Windom School District

1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101-0177
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Windom School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,150 students in Windom School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Schools in Windom School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Windom School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#272 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
45%
46%
51%
32%
41%
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
60%
61%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,133 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,286
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,133
$18,580

Best Windom School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Windom Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Windom Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
68 10th St, Highland Building
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Windom School District?
Windom School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,150 students.
What is the rank of Windom School District?
Windom School District is ranked #277 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windom School District?
60% of Windom School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windom School District?
Windom School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Windom School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,133 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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