At a glance
Reported students
775
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
North Woods Elementary School: 775 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 674
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about North Woods Elementary School
North Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Plymouth. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Wayzata Public School District. NCES reports 775 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.6%) and Asian (26.2%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Woods Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.6%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black3.6%
- Asian26.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wayzata Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
762 reported students
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
762 reported students
Sunset Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
712 reported students
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
678 reported students
Gleason Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
604 reported students
Oakwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Public schools near North Woods Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Wayzata Public School District | KG–05 | 762 | 0.9 mi |
| Kimberly Lane Elementary Elementary · Wayzata Public School District | KG–05 | 534 | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary Elementary · Wayzata Public School District | KG–05 | 762 | 2.1 mi |
| Plymouth Creek Elementary Elementary · Wayzata Public School District | KG–05 | 678 | 2.4 mi |
| Basswood Elementary Elementary · Osseo Public School District | PK–05 | 848 | 2.7 mi |
| Oakwood Elementary Elementary · Wayzata Public School District | PK–05 | 545 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Woods Elementary School
What grades does North Woods Elementary School serve?
North Woods Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wayzata Public School District.
How many students attend North Woods Elementary School?
North Woods Elementary School reported 775 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 674 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Woods Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 775 students and 46.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Woods Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Woods Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayzata Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Woods Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Woods Elementary School in?
North Woods Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District, based in Plymouth, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Woods Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadow Ridge Elementary School (0.9 mi), Kimberly Lane Elementary (1.6 mi), Greenwood Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.