Windom Area Elementary

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Windom Area Elementary ranks 549 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windom Area Elementary is a public elementary school serving 547 students in grades PK-4 in Windom, Minnesota, which is part of the Windom Public School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic metrics, particularly in math and science, and has a strong performance among its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations.

Windom Area Elementary's academic performance is impressive, with 52.91% of students proficient or better in math and 50.55% proficient or better in science, compared to the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 64.52% is also significantly higher than the state average of 58.79%. However, the school's performance for its Special Education students is an area of concern, ranking in the bottom 15% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Windom Area Elementary outperforms Comfrey Elementary, Butterfield Elementary, and Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary in academic metrics, but trails Riverside Elementary and Pleasantview Elementary in the Jackson County Central School District. The school's growing diversity and increasing population of economically disadvantaged students present both challenges and opportunities for Windom Area Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101-8888

(507) 831-6925

District: Windom Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
549^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Students who attend Windom Area Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Windom Middle
High:	Windom Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 547

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

Hispanic:

25.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windom Area Elementary ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.5. (See more...)

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Windom Area Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Windom Area Elementary 549^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Windom Area Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Windom Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windom Public School District 281^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windom Area Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	50.79	511^th	869	41.2%
2022	52.20	470^th	858	45.2%
2023	52.76	445^th	845	47.3%
2024	44.50	549^th	881	37.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	61.03	38^th	175	78.3%
2022	47.15	120^th	256	53.1%
2023	56.92	89^th	276	67.8%
2024	60.15	80^th	303	73.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	38.46	283^rd	417	32.1%
2022	50.67	241^st	500	51.8%
2023	57.87	191^st	524	63.5%
2024	20.57	490^th	572	14.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	52.97	329^th	683	51.8%
2022	41.39	410^th	663	38.2%
2023	56.90	333^rd	774	57.0%
2024	49.55	423^rd	793	46.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	47.38	483^rd	783	38.3%
2022	44.81	495^th	799	38.0%
2023	46.83	472^nd	787	40.0%
2024	36.00	565^th	809	30.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	50.24	449^th	784	42.7%
2022	56.35	381^st	808	52.8%
2023	55.81	378^th	799	52.7%
2024	50.99	447^th	826	45.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	50.00	71^st	153	53.6%
2022	38.54	133^rd	209	36.4%
2023	48.34	92^nd	214	57.0%
2024	45.39	132^nd	249	47.0%

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Rank History for White students at Windom Area Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	46.62	399^th	710	43.8%
2022	53.31	346^th	725	52.3%
2023	58.45	295^th	712	58.6%
2024	43.02	447^th	730	38.8%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	345	17	15	108	3	15	26	529
2022	349	17	21	131	4	19	25	566
2023	329	16	23	138	2	10	29	547

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

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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 Windom Area Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	529	44.0	12.0	45.9
2022	566	42.5	13.3	43.6
2023	547	43.4	12.5	59

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 Windom Area Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	529	44.0	12.0	45.9
2022	566	42.5	13.3	43.6
2023	547	43.4	12.5	59

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Windom Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1200 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Windom Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 831-6925	547	43	12.5	59.0%	329 (60.1%)	16 (2.9%)	138 (25.2%)	23 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)	29 (5.3%)	44.5	549^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.7%		52.8	445^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.3%	104	64.5	41.7			52.9	36.6	42.7			39.7
STARSS Online Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	1454 6th Ave N	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 360-1876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Stearns Ave	Heron Lake	56137	Jackson County	Heron Lake-Okabena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 793-2307	133	13	10.3	54.9%	97 (72.9%)	2 (1.5%)	28 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	35.3	615^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.2%		21.2	682^nd of 845 public elementary schools	19.3%	67	62.5	42.1	15.0	25.0	35.2	50.0	47.4	35.0	31.3	40.9	35.0	35.0	$12,646
Mountain Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 12th St N	Mountain Lake	56159	Cottonwood County	Mountain Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 427-2325	257	24	10.8	66.1%	131 (51.0%)	6 (2.3%)	78 (30.4%)	18 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.6%)	41.9	569^th of 881 public elementary schools	35.4%		44.3	536^th of 845 public elementary schools	36.6%	33	34.9	58.6	31.7	46.7	41.8	37.2	44.8	43.9	44.4	42.4	39.0	39.0	$12,056
Pleasantview Elementary	Public	4-5	703 Mill Road E	Lakefield	56150	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 662-6625	156	15	10.5	44.9%	131 (84.0%)	3 (1.9%)	11 (7.1%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	56.2	425^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.8%		65.2	303^rd of 845 public elementary schools	64.1%	122		52.0	38.2		45.1		49.4	51.3		50.3	59.2	59.2	$13,741
Butterfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	440 Hubbard Ave	Butterfield	56120	Watonwan County	Butterfield-Odin Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 956-2771	116	13	9.2	75.0%	27 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (72.4%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.1	654^th of 881 public elementary schools	25.8%		17.7	703^rd of 845 public elementary schools	16.8%	49	50.0	23.5	33.3	33.3	34.4	50.0	23.5	46.7	40.0	39.3	6.7	6.7	$16,268
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	820 Park St	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 847-5963	370	33	11.1	45.4%	318 (85.9%)	7 (1.9%)	25 (6.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)	62.7				62.7	49.3				49.3			$11,464
Comfrey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 Ochre St W	Comfrey	56019	Brown County	Comfrey Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 877-3491	55	7	7.7	52.7%	51 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					51.9					66.7			$16,323

Frequently Asked Questions about Windom Area Elementary

What district is Windom Area Elementary in?

Windom Public School District

How many students attend Windom Area Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Windom Area Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Windom Area Elementary?

Students at Windom Area Elementary are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Windom Area Elementary attend?

Students who attend Windom Area Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Windom Middle
High : Windom Senior High

Is Windom Area Elementary a good school?

Windom Area Elementary ranks 549^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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