Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gleason Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gleason Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gleason Lake Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gleason Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gleason Lake Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
66%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wayzata Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gleason Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Gleason Lake Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gleason Lake Elementary School?
604 students attend Gleason Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gleason Lake Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gleason Lake Elementary School?
Gleason Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gleason Lake Elementary School offer ?
Gleason Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gleason Lake Elementary School part of?
Gleason Lake Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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