- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howard Lake, MN
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
Federal NCES profile for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270012303350
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Howard Lake · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Howard Lake, MN.
School address
District: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012303350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270012303350 · Howard Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 18.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students)
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard Lake-Wa
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
411 students
- This school
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
393 students
- Humphrey Eleme
Humphrey Elementary
243 students
- Winsted Elemen
Winsted Elementary
213 students
- Howard Lake Wa 28
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
28 students
- Hlww Alternati 24
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
24 students
What this shows Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle compares
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humphrey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winsted Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hlww Alternative Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
How many students attend Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howard Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
24.3% of students at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
The largest demographic group at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Howard Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle rank among public schools in Howard Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Howard Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Howard Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Besides Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted also operates Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students), Humphrey Elementary (243 students), and Winsted Elementary (213 students). See the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted district page for the complete list.