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Windom Elementary

Summary:

Windom Elementary is a public elementary school located in Windom, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 148 students. The school is part of the Little River school district, which is ranked 4 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windom Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking among the top elementary schools in Kansas over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 41st out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 65.95% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 70.21% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state and its local Little River district. Windom Elementary's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 83.33% of students proficient or better.

Windom Elementary's success extends beyond just academic metrics. The school has consistently high rankings for both female and male student groups, and its performance for white students is also impressive, ranking 63rd out of 579 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 13.7 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success. Windom Elementary outperforms nearby schools, such as Nickerson Elementary, Soderstrom Elementary, and schools in the Lyons and McPherson districts, often by 10-20 percentage points or more in ELA, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 E Olive Ave
       Windom, KS  67491

(620) 489-6241

District: Little River

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,123 Help


Students who attend Windom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Little River Junior High
High:    Little River High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  160

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Windom Elementary ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windom Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windom Elementary is $12,123.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Windom Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Windom Elementary 41st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Windom Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Little River:

SchoolDigger ranks Little River 4th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windom Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Windom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.63 349th 585 40.3%
2007 57.86 302nd 600 49.7%
2008 50.13 383rd 614 37.6%
2009 59.42 304th 621 51.0%
2010 65.55 237th 630 62.4%
2011 66.60 226th 631 64.2%
2012 67.19 231st 660 65.0%
2013 75.86 126th 668 81.1%
2015 75.54 120th 678 82.3%
2016 78.22 113th 656 82.8%
2017 88.95 49th 659 92.6%
2018 90.09 35th 656 94.7%
2019 80.09 91st 667 86.4%
2021 77.51 111th 670 83.4%
2022 84.97 66th 668 90.1%
2023 91.66 26th 660 96.1%
2024 90.11 41st 653 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Windom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.76 12th 574 97.9%
2019 79.03 89th 591 84.9%
2021 70.41 146th 591 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Windom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.91 2nd 605 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Windom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.33 43rd 574 92.5%
2019 73.79 116th 592 80.4%
2021 70.95 125th 587 78.7%
2022 80.48 76th 596 87.2%
2023 86.23 43rd 584 92.6%
2024 83.38 63rd 579 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

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Enrollment information for Windom Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 84 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1989 86 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1990 81 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1991 88 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1992 93 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1993 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 118 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 118 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 105 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 125 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 118 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 122 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 120 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2002 128 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 128 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 130 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 134 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 134 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2007 136 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 144 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2009 159 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2010 158 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 163
2011 163 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 168
2012 156 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 160
2013 151 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 157
2014 148 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 156
2015 149 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 155
2016 145 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 154
2017 135 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 143
2018 152 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 158
2019 156 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 161
2020 161 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 163
2021 145 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 147
2022 151 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 154
2023 146 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 148
2024 147 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Windom Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 91 6.0 15.1 0
1989 91 6.0 15.1 n/a
1990 85 7.4 11.4 0
1991 93 6.7 13.8 n/a
1992 98 6.5 15.0 46.9
1993 142 9.5 14.9 21.8
1994 115 9.0 12.8 24.3
1995 121 10.0 12.1 31.4
1996 121 10.0 12.1 31.4
1997 107 10.2 10.5 36.4
1998 127 9.9 12.8 37
1999 120 10.1 11.9 35.8
2000 125 10.7 11.7 31.2
2001 122 11.7 10.4 27.9
2002 132 10.8 12.2 29.5
2003 132 10.8 12.2 29.5
2004 134 10.7 12.5 29.9
2005 139 11.0 12.6 36.7
2006 138 10.8 12.8 34.8
2007 141 12.8 11.0 32.6
2008 148 11.3 13.1 36.5
2009 165 12.3 13.4 35.8
2010 163 13.2 12.3 38.7
2011 168 14.1 11.9 38.1
2012 160 13.6 11.7 32.5
2013 157 13.9 11.2 32.5
2014 156 12.9 12.0 37.8
2015 155 14.0 11.0 29.7
2016 154 12.0 12.8 25.3
2017 143 9.7 14.7 25.2
2018 158 10.7 14.7 29.7
2019 161 10.7 14.9 32.9
2020 163 11.8 13.7 28.2
2021 147 13.0 11.3 26.5
2022 154 11.1 13.7 20.8
2023 148 11.2 13.2 30.4
2024 160 12.3 12.9 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Windom Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 91 6.0 15.1 0
1989 91 6.0 15.1 n/a
1990 85 7.4 11.4 0
1991 93 6.7 13.8 n/a
1992 98 6.5 15.0 46.9
1993 142 9.5 14.9 21.8
1994 115 9.0 12.8 24.3
1995 121 10.0 12.1 31.4
1996 121 10.0 12.1 31.4
1997 107 10.2 10.5 36.4
1998 127 9.9 12.8 37
1999 120 10.1 11.9 35.8
2000 125 10.7 11.7 31.2
2001 122 11.7 10.4 27.9
2002 132 10.8 12.2 29.5
2003 132 10.8 12.2 29.5
2004 134 10.7 12.5 29.9
2005 139 11.0 12.6 36.7
2006 138 10.8 12.8 34.8
2007 141 12.8 11.0 32.6
2008 148 11.3 13.1 36.5
2009 165 12.3 13.4 35.8
2010 163 13.2 12.3 38.7
2011 168 14.1 11.9 38.1
2012 160 13.6 11.7 32.5
2013 157 13.9 11.2 32.5
2014 156 12.9 12.0 37.8
2015 155 14.0 11.0 29.7
2016 154 12.0 12.8 25.3
2017 143 9.7 14.7 25.2
2018 158 10.7 14.7 29.7
2019 161 10.7 14.9 32.9
2020 163 11.8 13.7 28.2
2021 147 13.0 11.3 26.5
2022 154 11.1 13.7 20.8
2023 148 11.2 13.2 30.4
2024 160 12.3 12.9 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Windom Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $635 (5.2%) $11,489 (94.8%) $12,123

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windom Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 660 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Windom Elementary)7050
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Little River)7050
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Windom Elementary)9091.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Little River)9091.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Windom Elementary)52.461.1
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Little River)52.461.1
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Windom Elementary)61.966.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Little River)61.966.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Windom Elementary)61.971.4
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Little River)61.971.4
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Windom Elementary)71.485.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Little River)71.485.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Windom Elementary)76.257.1
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Little River)76.257.1
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Windom Elementary)31.660
 28.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Little River)31.660
 28.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Windom Elementary)38.980
 41.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Little River)38.980
 41.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161148
 8.1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White156146
 6.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%30.4%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Windom Elementary

Students at Windom Elementary are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Yes. Windom Elementary ranks in the top 6.3% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Windom Elementary.

Students who attend Windom Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Little River Junior High
High : Little River High


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