- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, MN
Wayzata Transition School
Federal NCES profile for Wayzata Transition School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274216005242
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayzata Transition School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayzata Transition School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata Transition School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216005242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wayzata Transition School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 274216005242 · Plymouth, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 6.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
Wayzata Transition School shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wayzata Transition School 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 37
Wayzata Transition School
37 students
What this shows Wayzata Transition School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayzata Transition School compares
Wayzata Transition School is a shrinking 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 59.5%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Wayzata Transition School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Wayzata Transition School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayzata Transition School'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 high 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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayzata Transition School
How many students attend Wayzata Transition School?
Wayzata Transition School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata Transition School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayzata Transition School is 6.2:1, which is 61% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayzata Transition School?
35.6% of students at Wayzata Transition School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayzata Transition School?
The largest demographic group at Wayzata Transition School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayzata Transition School?
Wayzata Transition School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Wayzata Transition School rank among high schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayzata Transition School ranks #3 of 5 high 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 high schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides Wayzata Transition School, 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.