BIRCHVIEW ELEMENTARY

www.wayzataschools.org/birchview

441 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Birchview Elementary, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a prominent school within the highly-regarded Wayzata Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Birchview emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Plymouth community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative school culture. By utilizing the resources and innovative programming characteristic of the Wayzata district, Birchview provides students with a well-rounded education that includes modern technology integration, enrichment opportunities, and a strong foundation in core subjects. It is widely regarded as a focal point for families in the area seeking a rigorous yet nurturing educational experience.

441

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIRCHVIEW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	39
Black	70
Asian	49
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
245 (55.6%)
Black
70 (15.9%)
Asian
49 (11.1%)
Hispanic
39 (8.8%)
Two or More
35 (7.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-5300
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/birchview
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 62

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 71