Excellent
#11 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Windom Area Elementary
Elementary School · Windom Public School District · Windom, MN
An elementary school in Windom, MN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 177, Windom, MN 56101
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Windom Area Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Windom Area Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated918/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windom), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,354
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - WindomEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Windom Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windom Area Elementary is listed in WINDOM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windom Area Elementary
Windom Area Elementary is a public elementary school in Windom, MN, part of Windom Public School District, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windom Area Elementary
What grades does Windom Area Elementary serve?
Windom Area Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Windom Area Elementary?
Windom Area Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windom Area Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windom Area Elementary rank in MN?
Windom Area Elementary ranks #11 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Windom Area Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Windom Area Elementary 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 Area Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windom Area Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Windom Area Elementary a charter school?
No, Windom Area Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windom Area Elementary a Title I school?
No, Windom Area Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windom Area Elementary?
57.7% of students at Windom Area Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cottonwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (507) 831-6925
- Area population (ZIP 56101)
- 6,081
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 56101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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