- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windom, MN
Windom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Windom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274278003068
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windom Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Windom · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Windom Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windom Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Windom, MN.
School address
District: Windom Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274278003068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Windom Middle grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+31.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 274278003068 · Windom, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 22.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Windom Area Elementary (493 students)
Windom Middle grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+31.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Windom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windom Area El
Windom Area Elementary
493 students
- This school
Windom Middle
359 students
- Windom Senior
Windom Senior High
327 students
- Early Childhoo 8
Early Childhood Learning Center
8 students
What this shows Windom Middle reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windom Middle compares
Windom Middle is a growing 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Windom Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Area Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windom Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windom Middle'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 middle 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windom Middle
How many students attend Windom Middle?
Windom Middle has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windom, MN. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Windom Middle is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windom Middle?
41.2% of students at Windom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Windom Middle is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Windom, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windom Middle?
Windom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Windom?
By Resource Investment Index, Windom Middle ranks #5 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 Middle, Windom Public School District also operates Windom Area Elementary (493 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.