NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY

www.bhmschools.org

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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).

437

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
407 (93.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone:	(763)682-8800
Website:	http://www.bhmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 96