Gleason Lake Elementary

Summary:

Gleason Lake Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. With consistently strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and a low student-teacher ratio, Gleason Lake stands out as an exceptional educational option in the area.

Gleason Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments that significantly exceed state and Wayzata Public School District averages. The school's Math and Science scores are particularly impressive, with 3rd and 4th-grade Math proficiency rates above 80% and 5th-grade Science proficiency rates around 50-65%, compared to the state average of 45%. Gleason Lake's diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 65% White, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, and 7% African American, and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, further sets it apart from some of the nearby schools, which tend to have a more homogeneous student population.

While other schools in the area, such as Orono Intermediate Elementary and Deephaven Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Gleason Lake's consistent excellence and ability to serve students from diverse backgrounds make it a highly desirable educational option in the Plymouth area. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.8 students per teacher, and its consistently high 5-star rating from SchoolDigger further contribute to the exceptional learning environment it provides.


Detail:

Public K-5

 310 County Road 101 N
       Plymouth, MN  55447-4108


(763) 745-5400

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,507 Help


Students who attend Gleason Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wayzata West Middle
High:    Wayzata High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Asian:
12.1%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Compare Details Gleason Lake Elementary ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th 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 89.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66%), Asian (12.1%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gleason Lake Elementary is 16.1, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gleason Lake Elementary is $15,507, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gleason Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gleason Lake Elementary 52nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Gleason Lake 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 Gleason Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.02 24th 674 96.4%
2004 89.83 12th 676 98.2%
2005 87.49 10th 685 98.5%
2006 88.05 22nd 756 97.1%
2007 77.99 107th 777 86.2%
2008 76.20 125th 781 84.0%
2009 73.27 99th 434 77.2%
2010 72.94 174th 803 78.3%
2011 84.40 49th 814 94.0%
2012 82.75 62nd 820 92.4%
2013 87.71 30th 824 96.4%
2014 92.43 5th 826 99.4%
2015 92.04 8th 840 99.0%
2016 94.20 5th 848 99.4%
2017 89.79 15th 853 98.2%
2018 89.50 24th 847 97.2%
2019 88.11 43rd 870 95.1%
2021 92.66 21st 869 97.6%
2022 91.01 26th 858 97.0%
2023 89.95 39th 845 95.4%
2024 89.25 52nd 881 94.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.04 26th 96 72.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.68 38th 463 91.8%
2019 86.61 29th 515 94.4%
2021 59.37 141st 417 66.2%
2023 90.58 21st 524 96.0%
2024 89.85 23rd 572 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.43 166th 728 77.2%
2019 71.03 167th 740 77.4%
2021 77.22 96th 683 85.9%
2023 84.21 59th 774 92.4%
2024 86.74 51st 793 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 41st 774 94.7%
2019 87.01 35th 787 95.6%
2021 91.96 14th 783 98.2%
2022 86.64 51st 799 93.6%
2023 81.96 100th 787 87.3%
2024 88.21 42nd 809 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 19th 779 97.6%
2019 86.33 49th 798 93.9%
2021 90.32 23rd 784 97.1%
2022 91.43 17th 808 97.9%
2023 92.29 10th 799 98.7%
2024 87.34 57th 826 93.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.39 12th 88 86.4%
2023 92.44 9th 128 93.0%
2024 94.25 5th 154 96.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.47 53rd 283 81.3%
2023 82.29 22nd 279 92.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.08 30th 249 88.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gleason Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.53 15th 712 97.9%
2019 89.56 14th 722 98.1%
2021 92.18 11th 710 98.5%
2022 86.61 42nd 725 94.2%
2023 87.15 39th 712 94.5%
2024 82.61 76th 730 89.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Gleason Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 645 4 23 4 2 n/a n/a 0 678
1991 697 7 29 10 4 n/a n/a 0 747
1992 598 5 29 9 4 n/a n/a 0 645
1993 585 4 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 576 4 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 738 5 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 738 5 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 692 3 6 5 5 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 568 3 11 7 0 n/a n/a 68 657
1999 623 9 16 8 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 605 8 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 680 12 22 10 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 709 26 20 14 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2003 709 26 20 14 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2004 728 30 28 16 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2005 681 22 30 19 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2006 655 24 31 24 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2007 734 46 43 33 2 n/a n/a 0 858
2008 572 49 37 24 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 555 46 35 23 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 548 47 31 23 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 566 42 51 26 3 0 4 0 692
2012 546 36 40 31 1 0 6 0 660
2013 518 36 50 31 0 0 20 0 655
2014 517 26 52 30 0 0 38 0 663
2015 486 25 57 28 0 0 39 0 635
2016 468 32 47 26 0 0 49 0 622
2017 432 32 32 33 0 0 41 0 570
2018 415 33 33 41 0 0 45 0 567
2019 428 38 35 34 0 0 48 0 583
2020 452 34 57 45 0 0 46 0 634
2021 408 40 68 37 0 0 47 0 600
2022 376 40 62 40 0 0 51 0 569
2023 366 37 64 51 0 0 45 0 563
2024 389 35 71 43 2 0 49 0 589

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 Gleason Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 678 30.4 22.3 6.5
1991 747 35.5 21.0 7.2
1992 645 32.1 20.0 5.4
1993 604 27.8 21.7 5.6
1994 596 30.1 19.8 4.5
1995 762 35.2 21.6 2.6
1996 762 35.2 21.6 2.6
1997 711 37.6 18.9 0
1998 657 n/a 0.0 3.4
1999 657 35.0 18.8 3.8
2000 635 32.6 19.5 5.4
2001 727 34.1 21.3 3.3
2002 770 35.0 22.0 5.6
2003 770 35.0 22.0 5.6
2004 803 40.1 20.0 4.4
2005 753 32.5 23.2 5
2006 736 32.6 22.6 6.4
2007 858 37.7 22.8 12.7
2008 682 36.9 18.5 17
2009 662 40.9 16.2 17.4
2010 651 41.1 15.8 17.7
2011 692 40.1 17.2 16.6
2012 660 40.3 16.3 18
2013 655 40.7 16.0 18.9
2014 663 39.8 16.6 16.9
2015 635 42.0 15.1 15.4
2016 622 37.0 16.8 17
2017 570 37.9 15.0 19.6
2018 567 39.4 14.3 18.5
2019 583 42.0 13.8 16.1
2020 634 41.0 15.4 13.6
2021 600 46.5 12.8 13
2022 569 45.4 12.5 7.7
2023 563 38.0 14.8 19.9
2024 589 36.3 16.1 17.8

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 Gleason Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 678 30.4 22.3 6.5
1991 747 35.5 21.0 7.2
1992 645 32.1 20.0 5.4
1993 604 27.8 21.7 5.6
1994 596 30.1 19.8 4.5
1995 762 35.2 21.6 2.6
1996 762 35.2 21.6 2.6
1997 711 37.6 18.9 0
1998 657 n/a 0.0 3.4
1999 657 35.0 18.8 3.8
2000 635 32.6 19.5 5.4
2001 727 34.1 21.3 3.3
2002 770 35.0 22.0 5.6
2003 770 35.0 22.0 5.6
2004 803 40.1 20.0 4.4
2005 753 32.5 23.2 5
2006 736 32.6 22.6 6.4
2007 858 37.7 22.8 12.7
2008 682 36.9 18.5 17
2009 662 40.9 16.2 17.4
2010 651 41.1 15.8 17.7
2011 692 40.1 17.2 16.6
2012 660 40.3 16.3 18
2013 655 40.7 16.0 18.9
2014 663 39.8 16.6 16.9
2015 635 42.0 15.1 15.4
2016 622 37.0 16.8 17
2017 570 37.9 15.0 19.6
2018 567 39.4 14.3 18.5
2019 583 42.0 13.8 16.1
2020 634 41.0 15.4 13.6
2021 600 46.5 12.8 13
2022 569 45.4 12.5 7.7
2023 563 38.0 14.8 19.9
2024 589 36.3 16.1 17.8

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 Gleason Lake Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gleason Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gleason Lake Elementary)87.291
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)8682.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gleason Lake Elementary)74.369.2
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)76.868.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Gleason Lake Elementary)92.183.9
 8.2%
   4th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)87.383.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Gleason Lake Elementary)78.468.8
 9.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)78.670
 8.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gleason Lake Elementary)67.767.7
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)7669.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Gleason Lake Elementary)82.377.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)85.675.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Gleason Lake Elementary)71.464.5
 6.9%
   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 Students583563
 3.4%
African American3837
 2.6%
American Indian00
Asian3564
 82.9%
Hispanic3451
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White428366
 14.5%
Two or More Races4845
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.1%19.9%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gleason Lake Elementary

Yes. Gleason Lake Elementary ranks in the top 5.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Gleason Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayzata West Middle
High : Wayzata High

In the 2023-24 school year, 589 students attended Gleason Lake Elementary.

Students at Gleason Lake Elementary are 66% White, 12% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American.


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