Greenwood Elementary

Summary:

Greenwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving 825 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Wayzata Public School District, which is ranked 18th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenwood Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking between 10-82 over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels, with over 70% of students proficient or better in these subjects. Greenwood Elementary's diverse student population, which includes 60.12% White, 7.52% African American, 3.52% Hispanic, 23.39% Asian, and 5.09% two or more races, also performs exceptionally well, with the school ranking in the top 50 and top 1 among Minnesota elementary schools for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, respectively.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Wayzata Public School District, such as Sunset Hill Elementary and Gleason Lake Elementary, Greenwood Elementary consistently outperforms them in MCA-III assessments. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, which likely contributes to its academic success. When compared to schools outside the district, such as Basswood Elementary in the Osseo Public School District and Zachary Lane Elementary in the Robbinsdale Public School District, Greenwood Elementary stands out for its consistently higher academic performance and more efficient resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 18005 Medina Rd
       Plymouth, MN  55446-2919


(763) 745-5500

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,929 Help


Students who attend Greenwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wayzata West Middle
High:    Wayzata High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  805

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Asian:
22.9%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenwood Elementary ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Greenwood Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wayzata Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Asian (22.9%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary is 16.4. 4 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenwood Elementary is $11,929. 6 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Elementary 82nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Greenwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wayzata Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayzata Public School District 18th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.85 11th 674 98.4%
2004 86.77 27th 676 96.0%
2005 83.61 38th 685 94.5%
2006 84.01 44th 756 94.2%
2007 87.65 23rd 777 97.0%
2008 88.24 18th 781 97.7%
2009 87.20 13th 434 97.0%
2010 86.51 16th 803 98.0%
2011 90.37 6th 814 99.3%
2012 88.47 11th 820 98.7%
2013 90.55 15th 824 98.2%
2014 84.48 57th 826 93.1%
2015 85.93 43rd 840 94.9%
2016 87.65 36th 848 95.8%
2017 89.83 13th 853 98.5%
2018 91.96 10th 847 98.8%
2019 93.08 11th 870 98.7%
2021 93.02 17th 869 98.0%
2022 91.94 16th 858 98.1%
2023 86.88 72nd 845 91.5%
2024 85.62 82nd 881 90.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.10 2nd 98 98.0%
2019 95.10 2nd 96 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.63 41st 500 91.8%
2023 86.27 35th 524 93.3%
2024 85.32 41st 572 92.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.31 485th 774 37.3%
2024 58.18 318th 793 59.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.45 11th 774 98.6%
2019 91.27 13th 787 98.3%
2021 91.58 16th 783 98.0%
2022 88.81 30th 799 96.2%
2023 84.33 80th 787 89.8%
2024 85.11 79th 809 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.35 11th 779 98.6%
2019 92.76 10th 798 98.7%
2021 92.12 14th 784 98.2%
2022 92.18 12th 808 98.5%
2023 86.36 57th 799 92.9%
2024 82.40 103rd 826 87.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 4th 134 97.0%
2019 88.17 19th 136 86.0%
2021 89.16 14th 88 84.1%
2022 92.87 10th 131 92.4%
2023 86.33 25th 128 80.5%
2024 89.35 19th 154 87.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.61 105th 279 62.4%
2024 78.00 50th 310 83.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.75 1st 219 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.97 46th 712 93.5%
2019 91.07 10th 722 98.6%
2021 86.70 39th 710 94.5%
2022 83.52 65th 725 91.0%
2023 80.97 99th 712 86.1%
2024 72.55 164th 730 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Open Quote I love Greenwood for so many reasons I can't explain. #1 Great education #2 is our PTA Rocks. I love not having to shop for school supplies. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 696 5 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1989 715 8 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 766
1990 534 4 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 551 6 27 5 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 465 6 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 577 1 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 629 2 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 675 1 22 1 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 675 1 22 1 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 732 5 19 1 3 n/a n/a 0 760
1998 621 1 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 651 0 21 4 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2000 641 0 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 650 8 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2002 598 6 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2003 598 6 30 10 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2004 595 10 42 8 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2005 567 16 45 9 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 566 15 44 13 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2007 548 16 57 9 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 541 13 60 10 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 544 4 70 13 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 548 3 81 14 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2011 502 4 77 15 2 0 7 0 607
2012 539 13 96 19 1 0 14 0 682
2013 534 21 118 29 0 0 21 0 723
2014 544 14 190 39 0 0 35 0 822
2015 552 18 196 40 0 0 41 0 847
2016 518 19 230 39 0 0 46 0 852
2017 463 23 186 36 0 0 39 0 747
2018 487 19 205 32 0 0 50 0 793
2019 482 17 219 32 0 0 61 0 811
2020 473 20 202 24 0 0 54 0 773
2021 435 28 190 21 0 0 47 0 721
2022 487 31 178 24 1 0 44 0 765
2023 496 62 193 29 3 0 42 0 825
2024 487 56 184 30 4 0 44 0 805

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 33.1 22.2 1.1
1989 766 35.3 21.6 2.1
1990 561 31.1 18.0 5
1991 590 33.2 17.7 5.6
1992 491 24.3 20.2 3.1
1993 592 24.5 24.2 2.4
1994 648 27.4 23.6 2.3
1995 700 32.3 21.7 1
1996 700 32.3 21.7 1
1997 760 34.8 21.8 0
1998 645 n/a 0.0 0.9
1999 677 34.3 19.7 0.7
2000 672 35.3 19.0 1.2
2001 689 36.5 18.9 1.6
2002 644 31.6 20.4 2.2
2003 644 31.6 20.4 2.2
2004 656 30.2 21.7 2.3
2005 637 31.0 20.5 2.7
2006 638 31.9 20.0 1.7
2007 630 36.4 17.3 2.4
2008 624 34.9 17.9 3.4
2009 631 36.8 17.1 4
2010 647 38.0 16.9 5.3
2011 607 36.5 16.6 4
2012 682 39.0 17.4 4.8
2013 723 40.9 17.6 6.6
2014 822 46.2 17.7 4.7
2015 847 50.0 16.9 3.7
2016 852 50.0 17.0 4.1
2017 747 45.0 16.5 6.3
2018 793 47.6 16.6 4.8
2019 811 50.4 16.0 4.6
2020 773 46.9 16.4 3.9
2021 721 47.1 15.2 2.5
2022 765 44.9 17.0 2.5
2023 825 49.3 16.7 9.5
2024 805 49.0 16.4 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 736 33.1 22.2 1.1
1989 766 35.3 21.6 2.1
1990 561 31.1 18.0 5
1991 590 33.2 17.7 5.6
1992 491 24.3 20.2 3.1
1993 592 24.5 24.2 2.4
1994 648 27.4 23.6 2.3
1995 700 32.3 21.7 1
1996 700 32.3 21.7 1
1997 760 34.8 21.8 0
1998 645 n/a 0.0 0.9
1999 677 34.3 19.7 0.7
2000 672 35.3 19.0 1.2
2001 689 36.5 18.9 1.6
2002 644 31.6 20.4 2.2
2003 644 31.6 20.4 2.2
2004 656 30.2 21.7 2.3
2005 637 31.0 20.5 2.7
2006 638 31.9 20.0 1.7
2007 630 36.4 17.3 2.4
2008 624 34.9 17.9 3.4
2009 631 36.8 17.1 4
2010 647 38.0 16.9 5.3
2011 607 36.5 16.6 4
2012 682 39.0 17.4 4.8
2013 723 40.9 17.6 6.6
2014 822 46.2 17.7 4.7
2015 847 50.0 16.9 3.7
2016 852 50.0 17.0 4.1
2017 747 45.0 16.5 6.3
2018 793 47.6 16.6 4.8
2019 811 50.4 16.0 4.6
2020 773 46.9 16.4 3.9
2021 721 47.1 15.2 2.5
2022 765 44.9 17.0 2.5
2023 825 49.3 16.7 9.5
2024 805 49.0 16.4 9.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenwood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,929

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 845 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Greenwood Elementary)94.284.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)8682.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Greenwood Elementary)8067.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)76.868.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Greenwood Elementary)90.380.6
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)87.383.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Greenwood Elementary)78.569.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)78.670
 8.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Greenwood Elementary)88.265.7
 22.6%
   5th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)7669.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Greenwood Elementary)92.674.6
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)85.675.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Greenwood Elementary)73.557.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Wayzata Public School District)74.162
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students811825
 1.7%
African American1762
 264.7%
American Indian03
Asian219193
 11.9%
Hispanic3229
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White482496
 2.9%
Two or More Races6142
 31.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%9.5%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenwood Elementary

Yes. Greenwood Elementary ranks in the top 9.3% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 805 students attended Greenwood Elementary.

Students at Greenwood Elementary are 60% White, 23% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Greenwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayzata West Middle
High : Wayzata High


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