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Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District

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

Top Rankings

Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,150 students in Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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
2,722 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#279 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
46%
46%
51%
32%
41%
92%
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 $17,852. 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 $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% 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
$17,852
Spending / Student
$20,133
$18,577

Best Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Windom Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Windom Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
68 10th St, Highland Building
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1400 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6901
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 1,150 students.
What is the rank of Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #293 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District?
60% of Windom 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Windom 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,133 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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