Enrollment
359
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windom Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windom Middle
Windom Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Windom, Minnesota, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Minnesota schools and 42% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 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.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 718 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Windom Public School District also operates Windom Area Elementary (493 students) and Windom Senior High (327 students) alongside Windom 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 Windom Middle compares
Windom 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windom Public School District, which includes Windom Middle.
$14,539
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 66.5%
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 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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Windom Middle a good school?
Windom Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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