Winnebago Elementary School (Closed 2016)

132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winnebago Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(14-15)
70-79%
61%
(14-15)
60-69%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
12%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
85%
60%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.26

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Winnebago Elementary School?
107 students attend Winnebago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Winnebago Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnebago Elementary School?
Winnebago Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winnebago Elementary School offer ?
Winnebago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Winnebago Elementary School part of?
Winnebago Elementary School is part of Blue Earth Area School District.

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