- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winona, MN
Winona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274407001830
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winona Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winona Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Middle ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Winona, MN.
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274407001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Winona Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 274407001830 · Winona, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 14.1:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Winona Senior High (849 students)
Winona Middle held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Winona Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winona Senior
Winona Senior High
849 students
- This school
Winona Middle
665 students
- Jefferson Elem 322
Jefferson Elementary
322 students
- Washington-Kos 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 Winona Middle reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winona Middle compares
Winona Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Winona Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Winona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winona Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winona Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winona Middle
How many students attend Winona Middle?
Winona Middle has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winona, MN. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Middle is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Winona Middle?
41.5% of students at Winona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winona Middle is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Winona, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winona Middle?
Winona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Winona Middle rank among elementary schools in Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Middle ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Winona on the city page.
What other schools are in Winona Area Public School District?
Besides Winona Middle, Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students), Jefferson Elementary (322 students), and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary (231 students). See the Winona Area Public School District district page for the complete list.