Enrollment
665
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winona Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winona Middle
Winona Middle is a large elementary school in Winona, Minnesota, enrolling 665 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 665 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students) and Jefferson Elementary (322 students) alongside Winona 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 Winona Middle compares
Winona 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winona Area Public School District, which includes Winona Middle.
$16,550
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Winona Middle a good school?
Winona Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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