Greenwood Elementary School serves 765 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Greenwood Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
4%
12%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
765 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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