Windom Area Elementary is a public elementary school serving 547 students in grades K-5 in Windom, Minnesota, which is part of the Windom Public School District. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and unique socioeconomic factors compared to nearby schools.
Windom Area Elementary has a more racially diverse student body than surrounding schools, with 60.15% White, 25.23% Hispanic, and 4.2% Asian students in 2022-2023. The school also outperforms the district and state in key test score metrics, with 52.33% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 47.1% in MCA-III Reading, compared to lower district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 59.05%, which is significantly higher than nearby Riverside Elementary and Pleasantview Elementary.
While Windom Area Elementary performs well overall, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school lags behind some nearby schools in overall test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting opportunities to learn from higher-performing institutions. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low-income families indicates it may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement, which could be an area of focus for the school and district.
Windom Public School District
Windom Area Elementary ranks 444th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Windom Area Elementary.
Students at Windom Area Elementary are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Windom Area Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Windom MiddleHigh : Windom Senior High