Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winnebago Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Winnebago Elementary School?
107 students attend Winnebago Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Winnebago Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winnebago Elementary School?
Winnebago Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winnebago Elementary School offer ?
Winnebago Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Winnebago Elementary School part of?
Winnebago Elementary School is part of Blue Earth Area Public School District.
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