Excellent
#122 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
Windom Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5821 WENTWORTH AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Windom Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Windom Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$143,254
Median home value
$479,000
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Annunciation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Kenny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Partnership Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #13 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windom Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windom Elementary
Windom Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windom Elementary
What grades does Windom Elementary serve?
Windom Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Windom Elementary?
Windom Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windom Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windom Elementary rank in MN?
Windom Elementary ranks #122 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Windom Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Windom Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Windom Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windom Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Windom Elementary a charter school?
No, Windom Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windom Elementary a Title I school?
No, Windom Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windom Elementary?
35.0% of students at Windom 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3370
- Area population (ZIP 55419)
- 29,728
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 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 55419; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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