Enrollment
393
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Howard Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted also operates Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students) and Humphrey Elementary (243 students) alongside Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle compares
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, which includes Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle.
$12,735
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.6%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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