Meadow Ridge Elementary School

www.wayzataschools.org

768 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Ridge Elementary School, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a prominent school within the highly regarded Wayzata Public School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to academic excellence. As part of the Wayzata district, Meadow Ridge adheres to a rigorous curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and foundational skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Meadow Ridge places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers through various extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities. With a dedicated staff and active parental involvement, the school maintains a strong partnership with the local community to support the holistic growth and success of every child.

768

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	31
Black	44
Asian	222
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

White
418 (54.4 %)
Asian
222 (28.9 %)
Two or More
49 (6.4 %)
Black
44 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)745-7100
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 110

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 152