Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Winsted 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winsted Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Winsted, MN, encompassing approximately 112.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winsted Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Winsted Elementary School's student population of 213 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence Through Education
School Rankings
Winsted Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winsted Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Winsted Elementary School's ranking?
Winsted Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Winsted Elementary School?
213 students attend Winsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Winsted Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winsted Elementary School?
Winsted Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winsted Elementary School offer ?
Winsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winsted Elementary School part of?
Winsted Elementary School is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.
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