Very Good
#394 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 20% in state
Swwc Elc - Windom
School · Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
1454 6TH AVE, Windom, MN 56101
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#394 of 1,992
In Windom
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Swwc Elc - Windom
Swwc Elc - Windom is a public school in Windom, MN, part of Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop. Swwc Elc - Windom serves approximately 48 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Swwc Elc - Windom has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Swwc Elc - Windom show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 5.7
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 48 students, Swwc Elc - Windom is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Swwc Elc - Windom sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Swwc Elc - Windom sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Swwc Elc - Windom — Students at Swwc Elc - Windom score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 21 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How Swwc Elc - Windom Compares
See how Swwc Elc - Windom performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1454 6TH AVE, Windom, MN 56101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swwc Elc - Windom may also want to explore other schools in the area. MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lake), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ELMENDORF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 12.2 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lake), a more accessible option. For more schools in Windom, see our Windom schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SWWC ALC - Windom Windom | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Windom Area Elementary Windom | 0.4 mi | 9.3 |
| WINDOM SENIOR HIGH Windom | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| WINDOM MIDDLE Windom | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER Windom | 0.7 mi | — |
| NEUHOF SCHOOL Mountain Lake | 9.5 mi | — |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lakefield | 13.4 mi | 5.3 |
| PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Lakefield | 13.8 mi | 4.9 |
| JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL MIDDLE Lakefield | 13.8 mi | 5.7 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mountain Lake | 10.8 mi | 8.1 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY Mountain Lake | 10.8 mi | 8.7 |
| HERON LAKE-OKABENA ELEMENTARY Heron Lake | 11.0 mi | 6.2 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY Mountain Lake | 10.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary Okabena | 13.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Okabena | 13.3 mi | — |
| ELMENDORF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mountain Lake | 12.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Jackson County Central Senior High Jackson | 18.1 mi | 6.1 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY Jackson | 18.3 mi | 6.0 |
| COMFREY ELEMENTARY Comfrey | 19.5 mi | 6.4 |
| COMFREY SECONDARY Comfrey | 19.5 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,354
Median Home Value
$171,900
Median Rent
$777/mo
Population
6,081
College Educated
24.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Avg Commute
14.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
41.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CYPRUS CLASSICAL ACADEMY Burnsville, MN | 7.5 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mankato, MN | 7.5 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Karlstad, MN | 7.3 |
| Alexander Learning Academy Faribault, MN | 7.1 |
| SOUTHVIEW CHRISTIAN Burnsville, MN | 7.1 |
| HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Saint Paul Park, MN | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swwc Elc - Windom
What grades does Swwc Elc - Windom serve?
Swwc Elc - Windom serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Swwc Elc - Windom?
Swwc Elc - Windom has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Windom?
The student-teacher ratio at Swwc Elc - Windom is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swwc Elc - Windom rank in MN?
Swwc Elc - Windom ranks #394 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Swwc Elc - Windom's MySchoolScout rating?
Swwc Elc - Windom has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Swwc Elc - Windom?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swwc Elc - Windom has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Swwc Elc - Windom a charter school?
No, Swwc Elc - Windom is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swwc Elc - Windom a Title I school?
No, Swwc Elc - Windom is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swwc Elc - Windom?
75.0% of students at Swwc Elc - Windom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cottonwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.2%
- Phone
- (507) 831-6935
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop- District Enrollment
- 295
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $161,566
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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