GLEASON LAKE ELEMENTARY

310 COUNTY ROAD 101 N
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447

www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/gleasonlake

563 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gleason Lake Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in Plymouth, Minnesota, and serves as part of the Wayzata Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum fundamentals, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding community, providing a comprehensive education that prepares children for success as they transition to middle school within the Wayzata system.

Beyond its focus on academics, Gleason Lake is recognized for its vibrant school community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to cater to different student interests, helping to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the well-funded Wayzata district, Gleason Lake maintains high standards for instruction, ensuring that students have access to modern technology, specialized support services, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on maximizing individual student potential.

563

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLEASON LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	51
Black	37
Asian	64
Two or More	45

White
366 (65.0 %)
Asian
64 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
51 (9.1 %)
Two or More
45 (8.0 %)
Black
37 (6.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-5400
Website:	http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/gleasonlake
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 92