Greenwood Elementary School

18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (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:

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#22 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
23%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
12%
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White
60%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #22 out of 1,860 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, Plymouth Creek 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 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
825 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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