Winfair Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Winfair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (19-20)
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
50-54%
56%
(18-19)
45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)
2%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)
18%
9%
Black
(19-20)
1%
11%
White
(19-20)
71%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
2%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
6%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Winfair Elementary School?
323 students attend Winfair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Winfair Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Winfair Elementary School offer ?
Winfair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Winfair Elementary School part of?
Winfair Elementary School is part of Windom Public School District.

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