Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwinds Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Northwinds Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwinds Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northwinds Elementary School?
408 students attend Northwinds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwinds Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwinds Elementary School?
Northwinds Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwinds Elementary School offer ?
Northwinds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northwinds Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 408 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
