2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Winterquist Elementary School serves 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Winterquist Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winterquist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Winterquist Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
666 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Winterquist Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Winterquist Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winterquist Elementary School's ranking?

Winterquist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Winterquist Elementary School?

666 students attend Winterquist Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Winterquist Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterquist Elementary School?

Winterquist Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Winterquist Elementary School offer ?

Winterquist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Winterquist Elementary School part of?

Winterquist Elementary School is part of Esko Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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