Winterquist Elementary

Summary:

Winterquist Elementary is a public elementary school in Esko, Minnesota, serving 670 students in grades PK-6. As part of the highly-ranked Esko Public School District, Winterquist consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with students exceeding state averages in Math, Reading, and Science assessments.

Winterquist's academic excellence is evident in its consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its rankings, which place it between the 11th and 84th percentile of over 800 Minnesota elementary schools. The school's students excel, with 75.2% proficient or better in Math and 68.02% in Reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. Winterquist also stands out for its exceptional performance in supporting student subgroups, such as special education and low-socioeconomic status students, often ranking in the top 10-20% of Minnesota elementary schools for these groups.

However, Winterquist's student population is notably less diverse than nearby schools like Laura MacArthur Elementary, Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy, and Churchill Elementary, which serve more diverse student populations. This demographic homogeneity may contribute to Winterquist's academic success, but it also presents an opportunity to explore ways to foster greater diversity and inclusion within the school community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2 E Highway 61
       Esko, MN  55733-9629


(218) 879-3361

District: Esko Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,964 Help


Students who attend Winterquist Elementary usually attend:

High:    Lincoln Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winterquist Elementary ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winterquist Elementary is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winterquist Elementary is $8,964.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winterquist Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Winterquist Elementary 74th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Winterquist Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Esko Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Esko Public School District 15th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winterquist Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.27 200th 674 70.3%
2004 74.44 128th 676 81.1%
2005 76.95 100th 685 85.4%
2006 73.84 150th 756 80.2%
2007 74.27 145th 777 81.3%
2008 75.66 132nd 781 83.1%
2009 76.53 78th 434 82.0%
2010 77.07 109th 803 86.4%
2011 74.29 164th 814 79.9%
2012 80.72 80th 820 90.2%
2013 81.21 97th 824 88.2%
2014 85.83 45th 826 94.6%
2015 87.30 36th 840 95.7%
2016 88.57 29th 848 96.6%
2017 90.44 11th 853 98.7%
2018 91.41 14th 847 98.3%
2019 89.27 33rd 870 96.2%
2021 90.88 29th 869 96.7%
2022 87.01 66th 858 92.3%
2023 85.82 84th 845 90.1%
2024 86.54 74th 881 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.05 1st 463 99.8%
2019 89.28 17th 515 96.7%
2021 75.80 63rd 417 84.9%
2022 76.21 76th 500 84.8%
2023 78.12 76th 524 85.5%
2024 87.18 32nd 572 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.98 7th 728 99.0%
2019 92.14 13th 740 98.2%
2023 92.70 11th 774 98.6%
2024 84.30 62nd 793 92.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.58 10th 774 98.7%
2019 85.07 60th 787 92.4%
2021 87.74 39th 783 95.0%
2022 85.93 57th 799 92.9%
2023 88.01 50th 787 93.6%
2024 87.84 48th 809 94.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.43 18th 779 97.7%
2019 89.64 24th 798 97.0%
2021 88.73 33rd 784 95.8%
2022 83.30 86th 808 89.4%
2023 79.89 128th 799 84.0%
2024 81.33 119th 826 85.6%
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Rank History for White students at Winterquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.34 36th 712 94.9%
2019 82.29 71st 722 90.2%
2021 86.11 42nd 710 94.1%
2022 77.14 112th 725 84.6%
2023 73.63 145th 712 79.6%
2024 73.89 151st 730 79.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Winterquist Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Winterquist Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 499 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 495 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 506 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 476 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 511 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 533 0 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 563 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 563 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 564 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 532 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 540
1999 534 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 539 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 552 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 553 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 553 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 578 7 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 579 5 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 577 4 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 568 3 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 570 3 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2009 584 2 3 4 9 n/a n/a 0 602
2010 602 2 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 604 3 4 0 0 0 20 0 631
2012 630 3 4 0 0 0 15 0 652
2013 636 2 5 6 2 0 16 0 667
2014 610 3 5 6 4 0 20 0 648
2015 610 1 2 6 5 0 17 0 641
2016 628 3 2 8 2 0 25 0 668
2017 612 3 1 8 2 0 29 0 655
2018 654 4 1 6 2 0 38 0 705
2019 650 5 1 12 1 0 37 0 706
2020 647 4 0 11 0 0 39 0 701
2021 615 2 1 13 0 0 35 0 666
2022 617 1 2 11 1 0 37 0 669
2023 624 0 1 8 2 0 35 0 670

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 Winterquist Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 28.3 17.0 6.4
1989 500 30.0 16.6 6
1990 496 27.1 18.3 5.4
1991 508 27.5 18.4 5.7
1992 483 28.6 16.8 6.2
1993 516 29.1 17.7 3.9
1994 541 29.1 18.6 7.9
1995 568 32.3 17.6 6.9
1996 568 32.3 17.6 6.9
1997 568 31.7 17.9 7.6
1998 540 n/a 0.0 8.9
1999 540 36.5 14.8 6.5
2000 544 34.3 15.9 12.1
2001 560 30.6 18.3 8.9
2002 562 28.6 19.7 9.6
2003 562 28.6 19.7 9.6
2004 590 30.0 19.7 8.5
2005 592 29.6 20.0 12.7
2006 587 30.8 19.1 10.7
2007 580 31.6 18.4 14.5
2008 581 32.8 17.7 13.4
2009 602 32.6 18.5 11.6
2010 616 32.9 18.6 11.7
2011 631 34.0 18.5 14.9
2012 652 36.2 17.9 13.2
2013 667 35.2 18.9 14.8
2014 648 35.3 18.3 13
2015 641 36.0 17.8 11.4
2016 668 34.0 19.6 12.4
2017 655 35.3 18.5 13.3
2018 705 36.3 19.3 10.5
2019 706 38.5 18.3 11
2020 701 39.3 17.8 9.3
2021 666 40.2 16.5 7.5
2022 669 39.9 16.7 6.6
2023 670 39.7 16.8 16.7

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 Winterquist Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 28.3 17.0 6.4
1989 500 30.0 16.6 6
1990 496 27.1 18.3 5.4
1991 508 27.5 18.4 5.7
1992 483 28.6 16.8 6.2
1993 516 29.1 17.7 3.9
1994 541 29.1 18.6 7.9
1995 568 32.3 17.6 6.9
1996 568 32.3 17.6 6.9
1997 568 31.7 17.9 7.6
1998 540 n/a 0.0 8.9
1999 540 36.5 14.8 6.5
2000 544 34.3 15.9 12.1
2001 560 30.6 18.3 8.9
2002 562 28.6 19.7 9.6
2003 562 28.6 19.7 9.6
2004 590 30.0 19.7 8.5
2005 592 29.6 20.0 12.7
2006 587 30.8 19.1 10.7
2007 580 31.6 18.4 14.5
2008 581 32.8 17.7 13.4
2009 602 32.6 18.5 11.6
2010 616 32.9 18.6 11.7
2011 631 34.0 18.5 14.9
2012 652 36.2 17.9 13.2
2013 667 35.2 18.9 14.8
2014 648 35.3 18.3 13
2015 641 36.0 17.8 11.4
2016 668 34.0 19.6 12.4
2017 655 35.3 18.5 13.3
2018 705 36.3 19.3 10.5
2019 706 38.5 18.3 11
2020 701 39.3 17.8 9.3
2021 666 40.2 16.5 7.5
2022 669 39.9 16.7 6.6
2023 670 39.7 16.8 16.7

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 Winterquist Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Winterquist Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 84th of 845 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Winterquist Elementary)8271.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Esko Public School District)8271.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Winterquist Elementary)7361.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)7361.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Winterquist Elementary)7884.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)7884.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Winterquist Elementary)7472.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)7472.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Winterquist Elementary)77.551.7
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)77.551.7
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Winterquist Elementary)89.167.1
 22.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)89.167.1
 22.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Winterquist Elementary)73.362.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Esko Public School District)73.362.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Winterquist Elementary)85.179.2
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)85.179.2
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Winterquist Elementary)86.980.8
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)86.980.8
 6.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706670
 5.1%
African American50
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White650624
 4%
Two or More Races3735
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%16.7%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winterquist Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 670 students attended Winterquist Elementary.

Students who attend Winterquist Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lincoln Secondary

Students at Winterquist Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Yes. Winterquist Elementary ranks in the top 8.4% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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