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Winona Elementary School

Summary:

Winona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loveland, Colorado, serving around 250 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Thompson School District R-2j. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winona Elementary's student population is about 40% Hispanic and 50% White, with around 60-70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student body. Academically, Winona students perform significantly below district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with only 30.1% proficient or better in ELA and 20.2% in Math, compared to 42.9% and 33.3% for the district, respectively. This academic performance lags behind many nearby schools, such as Centennial Elementary, Carrie Martin Elementary, and High Plains School, which have higher achievement, better school rankings, and lower percentages of low-income students.

The consistent underperformance of Winona Elementary over the past several years suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The high percentage of low-income students and diverse racial/ethnic makeup of the student population may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and targeted interventions and support programs focused on these student demographics could potentially help improve outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 South Boise Avenue
       Loveland, CO  80537-6502

(970) 613-7100

District: Thompson School District R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
720th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,060 Help


Students who attend Winona Elementary School usually attend:

Elementary:    Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball
High:    Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
39.6%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winona Elementary School ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Winona Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Thompson School District R-2j.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winona Elementary School is $16,060, which is the 10th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Winona Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Thompson School District R-2j:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson School District R-2j 46th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winona Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Winona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.96 425th 808 47.4%
2005 52.04 441st 823 46.4%
2006 39.66 532nd 829 35.8%
2007 30.03 637th 852 25.2%
2008 28.32 648th 849 23.7%
2009 18.70 727th 872 16.6%
2010 28.52 696th 925 24.8%
2011 23.45 740th 935 20.9%
2012 25.49 727th 935 22.2%
2013 20.03 782nd 954 18.0%
2014 15.92 826th 962 14.1%
2015 25.26 683rd 938 27.2%
2016 14.85 800th 914 12.5%
2017 24.76 687th 929 26.0%
2018 15.86 775th 917 15.5%
2019 12.48 876th 965 9.2%
2022 16.43 772nd 921 16.2%
2023 26.12 651st 933 30.2%
2024 21.78 720th 943 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 284th 308 7.8%
2019 19.45 302nd 332 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Winona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.63 677th 690 1.9%
2019 11.26 710th 758 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Winona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.35 594th 693 14.3%
2019 13.50 688th 764 9.9%
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Rank History for White students at Winona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.18 332nd 337 1.5%
2019 4.07 594th 596 0.3%
2022 12.75 427th 454 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Open Quote Winona used to be a great school. This past year they got yet again, a new principal. The last one was amazing. This one has no idea what she is doing. She consistently cancels meetings with parents, doesn't let parents in the building, and the school has the worst behavior I've ever seen there. A lot of the staff and families have left the school because of her. Do yourself a favor, open enroll somewhere else! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 17, 2013

Open Quote The staff and administration at this school are excellent! They work hard and really care about ALL of the students. My children have thrived in this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Winona Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 1 8 78 11 n/a n/a 0 304
1989 233 3 2 88 11 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 249 0 1 62 10 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 265 1 2 59 12 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 263 0 1 66 9 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 199 0 1 53 4 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 192 0 2 55 4 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 185 0 1 61 4 n/a n/a 0 251
1996 185 0 1 61 4 n/a n/a 0 251
1997 184 1 0 69 5 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 190 2 1 68 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 186 0 1 60 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 174 2 2 66 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 180 2 0 86 5 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 255 2 4 94 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 255 2 4 94 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 271 7 5 110 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 266 8 5 130 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 243 9 4 125 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 218 2 6 137 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2008 252 5 7 154 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 238 7 7 169 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 250 1 10 166 13 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 240 1 8 175 1 1 14 0 440
2012 230 4 7 162 1 1 13 0 418
2013 256 1 7 147 5 1 16 0 433
2014 283 3 8 162 2 1 7 0 466
2015 266 7 6 149 2 1 12 0 443
2016 245 8 5 166 2 0 16 0 442
2017 231 11 1 143 1 0 18 0 405
2018 197 12 1 119 4 0 16 0 349
2019 217 7 2 117 3 0 21 0 367
2020 170 7 3 111 11 0 25 0 327
2021 148 6 3 107 5 0 22 0 291
2022 134 0 4 109 3 0 12 0 262
2023 130 3 4 99 3 0 11 0 250

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 16.7 18.2 n/a
1989 337 18.8 17.9 32.6
1990 322 15.9 20.2 34.2
1991 339 14.0 24.2 37.2
1992 339 17.1 19.8 43.4
1993 257 13.3 19.3 43.2
1994 253 12.7 19.9 46.2
1995 251 14.7 17.1 51.4
1996 251 14.7 17.1 51.4
1997 259 15.3 16.9 51.7
1998 262 15.0 17.5 42.7
1999 250 13.2 18.9 43.2
2000 247 13.7 18.0 61.5
2001 273 18.2 15.0 56.8
2002 358 26.7 13.4 50.8
2003 358 26.7 13.4 50.8
2004 396 26.6 14.9 57.1
2005 411 29.1 14.1 55
2006 382 27.1 14.1 50
2007 364 22.4 16.3 52.7
2008 421 27.3 15.4 51.8
2009 424 24.4 17.4 55.7
2010 440 27.6 15.9 47.5
2011 440 27.1 16.2 61.8
2012 418 29.2 14.3 69.4
2013 433 28.6 15.1 66.1
2014 466 30.4 15.3 64.2
2015 443 32.0 13.8 60.9
2016 442 28.0 15.7 57.5
2017 405 26.2 15.4 67.2
2018 349 22.3 15.6 65.6
2019 367 24.5 14.9 63.5
2020 327 23.8 13.7 62.4
2021 291 18.4 15.7 58.1
2022 262 17.3 15.1 46.6
2023 250 19.8 12.6 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 16.7 18.2 n/a
1989 337 18.8 17.9 32.6
1990 322 15.9 20.2 34.2
1991 339 14.0 24.2 37.2
1992 339 17.1 19.8 43.4
1993 257 13.3 19.3 43.2
1994 253 12.7 19.9 46.2
1995 251 14.7 17.1 51.4
1996 251 14.7 17.1 51.4
1997 259 15.3 16.9 51.7
1998 262 15.0 17.5 42.7
1999 250 13.2 18.9 43.2
2000 247 13.7 18.0 61.5
2001 273 18.2 15.0 56.8
2002 358 26.7 13.4 50.8
2003 358 26.7 13.4 50.8
2004 396 26.6 14.9 57.1
2005 411 29.1 14.1 55
2006 382 27.1 14.1 50
2007 364 22.4 16.3 52.7
2008 421 27.3 15.4 51.8
2009 424 24.4 17.4 55.7
2010 440 27.6 15.9 47.5
2011 440 27.1 16.2 61.8
2012 418 29.2 14.3 69.4
2013 433 28.6 15.1 66.1
2014 466 30.4 15.3 64.2
2015 443 32.0 13.8 60.9
2016 442 28.0 15.7 57.5
2017 405 26.2 15.4 67.2
2018 349 22.3 15.6 65.6
2019 367 24.5 14.9 63.5
2020 327 23.8 13.7 62.4
2021 291 18.4 15.7 58.1
2022 262 17.3 15.1 46.6
2023 250 19.8 12.6 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Winona Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,610
2020 $14,245
2021 $15,511
2022 $16,284
2023 $16,060

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winona Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 876th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 651st of 933 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)20.417.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)46.139.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Winona Elementary School)12.213.9
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)48.242
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)27.344.2
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)5246.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Winona Elementary School)21.214
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.230.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)21.751.7
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)49.450.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Winona Elementary School)8.317.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.733.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winona Elementary School)23.437.4
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)45.842.4
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Winona Elementary School)14.314.8
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Thompson School District R-2j)35.731.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students367250
 31.9%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian33
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic11799
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White217130
 40.1%
Two or More Races2111
 47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%68%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winona Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 250 students attended Winona Elementary School.

Students at Winona Elementary School are 52% White, 40% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Winona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Winona Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Elementary : Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball
High : Mountain View High School


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