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Winterquist Elementary School

2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733

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Tel: (218) 879-3361

www.esko.k12.mn.us

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Winterquist Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winterquist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winterquist Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Winterquist Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

Black

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Winterquist Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

93%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Winterquist Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Winterquist Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Esko Public School District

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