At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
408
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
28%-21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in BUFFALO, Minnesota. The school enrolls 408 students. It is part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBuffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
County27171
CityBUFFALO
ZIP55313
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270720004186
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment408
White93.1%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.1%
Hispanic
3.0%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.