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#1444 of 1,992 schools in MN
Winsted Elementary
Elementary School · Howard Lake-waverly-winsted · Winsted, MN
A Howard Lake-waverly-winsted elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 160, Winsted, MN 55395
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winsted Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winsted 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated946/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winsted), 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
$72,901
Median home value
$229,400
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55395; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lake Waverly Winsted EcseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Humphrey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 274 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winsted Elementary is listed in HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winsted Elementary
Winsted Elementary is a public elementary school in Winsted, MN, part of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winsted Elementary
What grades does Winsted Elementary serve?
Winsted Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Winsted Elementary?
Winsted Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winsted Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winsted Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winsted Elementary rank in MN?
Winsted Elementary ranks #1,444 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Winsted Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Winsted Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Winsted Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winsted Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winsted Elementary a charter school?
No, Winsted Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winsted Elementary a Title I school?
No, Winsted Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winsted Elementary?
47.2% of students at Winsted 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (320) 543-4690
- Area population (ZIP 55395)
- 2,600
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 55395; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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