- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 274407001829 · Winona, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 8.9:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Winona Senior High (849 students)
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winona Senior
Winona Senior High
849 students
- Winona Middle
Winona Middle
665 students
- Jefferson Elem 322
Jefferson Elementary
322 students
- This school 231
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
231 students
- Goodview Eleme 209
Goodview Elementary
209 students
- Winona Area Le 92
Winona Area Learning Center
92 students
What this shows Washington-Kosciusko Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Kosciusko Elementary compares
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Winona Area Public School District reports $17,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~231 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.