Enrollment
231
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winona, MN
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Kosciusko Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274407001829
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Kosciusko Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Winona, MN.
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274407001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Kosciusko Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winona, Minnesota, enrolling 231 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Minnesota schools and 44% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 231 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students) and Winona Middle (665 students) alongside Washington-Kosciusko Elementary.
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 Washington-Kosciusko Elementary compares
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$16,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 60.2%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winona Area Public School District, which includes Washington-Kosciusko Elementary.
$16,550
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Washington-Kosciusko Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winona Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winona Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Kosciusko Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
How many students attend Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winona, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
60.5% of students at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Winona, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Kosciusko Elementary?
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Washington-Kosciusko Elementary rank among schools in Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Kosciusko Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Winona, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winona on the city page.
Is Washington-Kosciusko Elementary a good school?
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Winona Area Public School District?
Besides Washington-Kosciusko Elementary, Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students), Winona Middle (665 students), and Jefferson Elementary (322 students). See the Winona Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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