- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windom, MN
Windom Area Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windom Area Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274278005282
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windom Area Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Windom · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Windom Area Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windom Area Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Windom, MN.
School address
District: Windom Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274278005282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Windom Area Elementary shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 274278005282 · Windom, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Windom Middle (359 students)
Windom Area Elementary shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Windom Area Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Windom Area Elementary
493 students
- Windom Middle
Windom Middle
359 students
- Windom Senior
Windom Senior High
327 students
- Early Childhoo 8
Early Childhood Learning Center
8 students
What this shows Windom Area Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windom Area Elementary compares
Windom Area 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$15,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Windom Area Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windom Public School District reports $15,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windom Area Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windom Senior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windom Area Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Windom Area Elementary
How many students attend Windom Area Elementary?
Windom Area Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windom, MN. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Area Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windom Area Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Windom Area Elementary?
41.9% of students at Windom Area Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windom Area Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windom Area Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Windom, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windom Area Elementary?
Windom Area Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Windom Area Elementary rank among public schools in Windom?
By Resource Investment Index, Windom Area Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Windom, 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 Windom on the city page.
What other schools are in Windom Public School District?
Besides Windom Area Elementary, Windom Public School District also operates Windom Middle (359 students), Windom Senior High (327 students), and Early Childhood Learning Center (8 students). See the Windom Public School District district page for the complete list.