North Woods Elementary School

Summary:

North Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving 772 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Wayzata Public School District.

North Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, and the school excels in supporting the academic success of specific student subgroups, such as ranking 3rd out of 799 Minnesota elementary schools for female students and 8th out of 154 for Asian students. North Woods has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Asian students and a lower percentage of White students. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 17 students per teacher, lower than the ratios of surrounding schools.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Cedar Island Elementary and Oakwood Elementary, North Woods Elementary stands out with its consistently high academic performance, diverse student population, and focus on supporting the success of all students. These factors, along with the school's low free and reduced-price lunch rates, contribute to North Woods Elementary's reputation as an exceptional educational institution within the Wayzata Public School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

18995 54th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55446-8888

(763) 745-4000

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Students who attend North Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wayzata Central Middle
High:	Wayzata High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 809

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.2%

Asian:

29.0%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Woods Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.71. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Woods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Woods Elementary School 14^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See North Woods Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wayzata Public School District:

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

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Rank History for North Woods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	94.03	11^th	869	98.7%
2022	94.08	9^th	858	99.0%
2023	92.27	18^th	845	97.9%
2024	93.71	14^th	881	98.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	70.79	83^rd	417	80.1%
2022	75.28	84^th	500	83.2%
2023	72.82	98^th	524	81.3%
2024	82.93	56^th	572	90.2%

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Rank History for Female students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	93.62	9^th	783	98.9%
2022	94.70	3^rd	799	99.6%
2023	93.45	8^th	787	99.0%
2024	92.60	14^th	809	98.3%

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Rank History for Male students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	91.63	18^th	784	97.7%
2022	90.74	20^th	808	97.5%
2023	87.67	46^th	799	94.2%
2024	92.25	18^th	826	97.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	92.38	4^th	88	95.5%
2022	93.44	8^th	131	93.9%
2023	91.59	11^th	128	91.4%
2024	92.98	8^th	154	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	86.31	41^st	710	94.2%
2022	87.99	27^th	725	96.3%
2023	84.66	63^rd	712	91.2%
2024	83.80	65^th	730	91.1%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Our concerns were dismissed, the plan we discussed and agreed to was not followed and most of the support staff yelled at kids and truly acted like they hated kids. We unenrolled our daughter and are so holy to be in Minnetonka schools now! Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Woods Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	349	12	170	17	0	0	15	563
2021	363	14	174	22	0	0	27	600
2022	410	22	188	23	1	0	33	677
2023	459	28	217	26	0	0	42	772
2024	463	29	235	36	1	1	44	809

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 North Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	563	24.8	22.6	1.6
2021	600	35.7	16.7	2
2022	677	38.7	17.4	1.8
2023	772	45.1	17.0	5.2
2024	809	45.5	17.7	5.2

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 North Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	563	24.8	22.6	1.6
2021	600	35.7	16.7	2
2022	677	38.7	17.4	1.8
2023	772	45.1	17.0	5.2
2024	809	45.5	17.7	5.2

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.

Schools Near North Woods Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
North Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18995 54th Ave N	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-4000	809	46	17.7	5.2%	463 (57.2%)	29 (3.6%)	36 (4.4%)	235 (29.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.4%)	93.7	14^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.4%		92.3	18^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	85.7	86.1	73.8	82.1	74.3	79.6	81.8	78.4	66.7	66.7
Kimberly Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	17405 Old Rockford Rd	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5600	531	29	18.2	11.5%	244 (46.0%)	41 (7.7%)	22 (4.1%)	174 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.4%)	95.5	8^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.1%		95.6	5^th of 845 public elementary schools	99.4%	3	88.9	84.5	85.0	86.0	71.4	74.5	89.3	78.3	80.7	80.7	$11,920
Meadow Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	17905 Chankahda Trail	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-7100	757	43	17.6	10.4%	402 (53.1%)	55 (7.3%)	31 (4.1%)	216 (28.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	92.5	22^nd of 881 public elementary schools	97.5%		87.1	69^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.8%	47	87.6	89.8	72.9	83.3	80.2	71.4	75.0	75.3	65.0	65.0	$12,433
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	18005 Medina Rd	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5500	805	49	16.4	9.6%	487 (60.5%)	56 (7.0%)	30 (3.7%)	184 (22.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.5%)	85.6	82^nd of 881 public elementary schools	90.7%		86.9	72^nd of 845 public elementary schools	91.5%	10	74.3	75.2	79.9	76.6	62.3	66.7	80.6	70.3	52.2	52.2	$11,929
Plymouth Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	16005 41st Ave N	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5800	657	38	17.2	12.2%	356 (54.2%)	45 (6.8%)	39 (5.9%)	159 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.7%)	89.5	47^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.7%		92.7	14^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.3%	33	83.1	87.0	72.4	80.4	71.2	75.0	74.8	73.6	55.7	55.7	$12,479
Basswood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15425 Bass Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 494-3858	848	46	18.4	18.6%	588 (69.3%)	73 (8.6%)	43 (5.1%)	70 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.7%)	87.5	68^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.3%		86.1	81^st of 845 public elementary schools	90.4%	13	85.6	72.9	78.1	78.7	67.4	59.0	79.5	68.7	60.3	60.3	$11,932
Oakwood Elementary	Public	K-5	17340 County Road 6	Plymouth	55447	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 745-5700	449	30	14.9	20.9%	333 (74.2%)	56 (12.5%)	10 (2.2%)	20 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	80.7	136^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.6%		74.3	212^th of 845 public elementary schools	74.9%	76	78.6	73.9	73.3	75.2	62.0	60.6	69.3	64.2	46.0	46.0	$14,276
Early Childhood Special Education	Public	PK	17340 County Road 6	Plymouth	55447	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5042	197	0		25.9%	138 (70.1%)	23 (11.7%)	10 (5.1%)	15 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)								(n/a)											$4,154
Rush Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8801 County Rd 101	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 494-4549	743	43	17.1	18.4%	514 (69.2%)	78 (10.5%)	22 (3.0%)	64 (8.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.2%)	89.2	53^rd of 881 public elementary schools	94.0%		88.9	50^th of 845 public elementary schools	94.1%	3	79.4	82.4	69.8	77.5	64.1	68.7	78.5	70.1	63.5	63.5	$12,814
Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15900 Weaver Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(763) 420-3337	651	33	19.4	36.9%	254 (39.0%)	168 (25.8%)	33 (5.1%)	136 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.2%)	74.6	207^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.5%		78.2	162^nd of 845 public elementary schools	80.8%	45	73.2	67.0	47.3	62.4	63.9	56.9	70.5	63.7	48.2	48.2	$13,175

Frequently Asked Questions about North Woods Elementary School

What district is North Woods Elementary School in?

Wayzata Public School District

Is North Woods Elementary School a good school?

Yes! North Woods Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend North Woods Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 809 students attended North Woods Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Woods Elementary School?

Students at North Woods Elementary School are 57% White, 29% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of North Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayzata Central Middle
High : Wayzata High

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