Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Windom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windom Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windom Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
17%
12%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windom Elementary School's ranking?
Windom Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Windom Elementary School often compared to?
Windom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Windom Elementary School?
391 students attend Windom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Windom Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windom Elementary School?
Windom Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windom Elementary School offer ?
Windom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Windom Elementary School part of?
Windom Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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