SWWC ELC - Windom

Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
1454 6TH AVE
WINDOM, MN 56101
50 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Red Rock Ridge Learning Center, located in Windom, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC). The center is designed to provide alternative learning pathways for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom environment. By focusing on individualized instruction and personalized support, the school aims to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they have the necessary resources to progress toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.

The learning center emphasizes a supportive, student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Through its partnership with the SWWC, Red Rock Ridge integrates professional expertise and collaborative resources to create a flexible curriculum tailored to the specific needs of its learners. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school provides an environment where students can rebuild their academic confidence and develop the skills required for long-term independence and career readiness.
50
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (68.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
Phone: (507)831-6935
Website: http://www.swsc.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio