- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Esko, MN
Winterquist Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winterquist Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273888001683
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterquist Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 684
- students enrolled
Winterquist Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Esko Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273888001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Winterquist Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273888001683 · Esko, MN Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 17.5:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Secondary (603 students)
Winterquist Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Winterquist Elementary compares
Winterquist Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$10,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Winterquist Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Esko Public School District reports $10,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winterquist Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterquist Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterquist Elementary
How many students attend Winterquist Elementary?
Winterquist Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Esko, MN. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterquist Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterquist Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winterquist Elementary?
13.4% of students at Winterquist Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterquist Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winterquist Elementary is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Esko, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterquist Elementary?
Winterquist Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Esko Public School District?
Besides Winterquist Elementary, Esko Public School District also operates Lincoln Secondary (603 students). See the Esko Public School District district page for the complete list.