OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY

www.wayzataschools.org/oakwood

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Wayzata Public School District, located in Plymouth, Minnesota. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. As part of the highly-rated Wayzata district, Oakwood emphasizes strong foundational instruction in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into its daily curriculum.

Beyond its academic rigor, Oakwood Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to develop the "whole child," including programs that support social-emotional learning and character development. With a dedicated staff and a reputation for high standards, Oakwood provides a structured and nurturing atmosphere intended to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

545

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	17
Black	68
Asian	70
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
357 (65.5%)
Asian
70 (12.8%)
Black
68 (12.5%)
Two or More
30 (5.5%)
Hispanic
17 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)745-5700
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/oakwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 97

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78