At a glance
Reported students
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253.5
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy: 44 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
4:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 44
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.6:1
What the reported data says about Minnewaska Area WIN Academy
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Starbuck. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Minnewaska School District. NCES reports 44 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4:1, below the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and multiracial (15.9%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Minnewaska Area WIN Academy
- 1How do the reported 4:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black0%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Minnewaska School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed.
Other · Grades PK–PK
32 reported students
Minnewaska Area Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
212 reported students
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
295 reported students
Minnewaska Area Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
317 reported students
Minnewaska Secondary
High · Grades 07–12
424 reported students
Public schools near Minnewaska Area WIN Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Hills Elementary Elementary · Charter · Glacial Hills Elementary | PK–06 | 97 | 0.2 mi |
| Minnewaska Secondary High · Minnewaska School District | 07–12 | 424 | 4 mi |
| Minnewaska Area Intermediate School Middle · Minnewaska School District | 04–06 | 295 | 4 mi |
| Minnewaska Area Junior High Middle · Minnewaska School District | 07–08 | 212 | 4 mi |
| Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed. Other · Minnewaska School District | PK–PK | 32 | 7.7 mi |
| Minnewaska Area Elementary Elementary · Minnewaska School District | PK–03 | 317 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Minnewaska Area WIN Academy
What grades does Minnewaska Area WIN Academy serve?
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Minnewaska School District.
How many students attend Minnewaska Area WIN Academy?
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy reported 44 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area WIN Academy?
The calculated ratio is 4:1, based on 44 students and 10.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Minnewaska Area WIN Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minnewaska School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Minnewaska Area WIN Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Minnewaska Area WIN Academy in?
Minnewaska Area WIN Academy is part of Minnewaska School District, based in Glenwood, MN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Minnewaska Area WIN Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glacial Hills Elementary (0.2 mi), Minnewaska Secondary (4 mi), Minnewaska Area Intermediate School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.