Excellent
#16 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
Windom Elem
Elementary School · Little River · Windom, KS
A Little River elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 67, Windom, KS 67491
- Math 66% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Windom Elem score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Windom Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,583
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67491; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Little River
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windom Elem is listed in Little River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windom Elem
Windom Elem is a public elementary school in Windom, KS, part of Little River, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windom Elem
What grades does Windom Elem serve?
Windom Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Windom Elem?
Windom Elem has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Windom Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windom Elem rank in KS?
Windom Elem ranks #16 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Windom Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Windom Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Windom Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windom Elem has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Windom Elem a charter school?
No, Windom Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windom Elem a Title I school?
No, Windom Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windom Elem?
31.9% of students at Windom Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (620) 489-6241
- Area population (ZIP 67491)
- 362
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67491; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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