- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274216002247
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Creek Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Plymouth Creek Elementary grew from 584 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 274216002247 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 18.3:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Plymouth Creek Elementary grew from 584 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Plymouth Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- Wayzata Centra 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- Wayzata East M 817
Wayzata East Middle
817 students
- North Woods El 775
North Woods Elementary School
775 students
- This school 678
Plymouth Creek Elementary
678 students
What this shows Plymouth Creek Elementary reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth Creek Elementary compares
Plymouth Creek Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 82% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Asian 26.0%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Plymouth Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayzata Public School District reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Creek Elementary
How many students attend Plymouth Creek Elementary?
Plymouth Creek Elementary has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Creek Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth Creek Elementary?
7.5% of students at Plymouth Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Creek Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Creek Elementary?
Plymouth Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plymouth Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Plymouth Creek Elementary, Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata West Middle (836 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.