NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools school district, located in BUFFALO, MN with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Buffalo, Minnesota, serving as part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can achieve academic growth and develop essential social skills. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering various resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character development. You can find more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and district policies on their official website at [www.bhmschools.org](http://www.bhmschools.org).
For more information, contact NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY at (763) 682-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUFFALO, MN 55313-8888
(763) 682-8800
http://www.bhmschools.org
NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, MN with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 33.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.