Windom Elem

Windom Elementary serves 160 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Windom, Kansas. A regular public school with no selective admissions, it earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — anchored by a 9.8 academic score and a 9.4 growth score. That growth figure matters: it means students aren't just performing well on a single snapshot, they're making consistent year-over-year gains.

The numbers place Windom Elementary at #27 among 711 public elementary schools in Kansas, and #28 out of 1,293 Kansas public schools overall. It outperforms 98% of all Kansas schools — a rare position for a small rural elementary where every neighborhood child is welcome. Locally, it ranks first of three schools in Little River, making it the area's clear academic leader.

The school's 13.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio supports the performance: 160 students spread across enough classrooms that teachers can work individually with students rather than managing crowds. For families comparing options in this part of Kansas, Windom Elementary stands out not for its size but for what it consistently delivers inside the classroom.

With an enrollment of 160 students, Windom Elem is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Windom Elem may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.