Excellent
#237 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Winterquist Elementary
Elementary School · Esko Public School District · Esko, MN
An Esko Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10, Esko, MN 55733
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winterquist Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winterquist 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,051
Median home value
$300,800
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Northern Lights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
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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.
Esko Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winterquist Elementary is listed in ESKO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winterquist Elementary
Winterquist Elementary is a public elementary school in Esko, MN, part of Esko Public School District, serving approximately 672 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winterquist Elementary
What grades does Winterquist Elementary serve?
Winterquist Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Winterquist Elementary?
Winterquist Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterquist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterquist Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winterquist Elementary rank in MN?
Winterquist Elementary ranks #237 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Winterquist Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Winterquist Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Winterquist Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterquist Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winterquist Elementary a charter school?
No, Winterquist Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winterquist Elementary a Title I school?
No, Winterquist Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winterquist Elementary?
16.8% of students at Winterquist 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carlton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (218) 879-3361
- Area population (ZIP 55733)
- 5,180
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 55733; 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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