- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Sunset Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274216001763
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Hill Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Hill Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hill Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sunset Hill Elementary grew from 670 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 274216001763 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 16.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Sunset Hill Elementary grew from 670 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sunset Hill 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 712
Sunset Hill Elementary
712 students
What this shows Sunset Hill Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Hill Elementary compares
Sunset Hill 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 14.2%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Hill 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Hill Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Hill Elementary?
Sunset Hill Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hill Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Hill Elementary?
20.9% of students at Sunset Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Hill Elementary is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Hill Elementary?
Sunset Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Sunset Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Hill Elementary ranks #9 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 Sunset Hill 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.