At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
419
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
26%-22pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
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 419 students. It is part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Enrollment419
White94.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
94.0%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.