Northwinds Elementary School

Northwinds Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1111 7th Ave NW,  Buffalo, MN
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District
5.0
3.0
408 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carmen Tubbs
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.5%
State Average
31.9%
Science
15.6%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
93.1%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/3/2025
Northwinds staff uses sound instructional strategies, focuses on social emotional learning is well as academics. The school community as a whole is very positive. They focus on the needs and strengths of each individual child.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/14/2021
I had a child thriving in a private school attend this school only to be harassed by the teachers so bad he hated school. He is athletic and competitive but at this school hates gym and recess. This is my second son to attend this school and constantly picked on by the teachers and principal. There...
5.0 parent
4/14/2017
I have had 2 children go to Northwinds for all 6 years and another currently there. I have found the staff to be fantastic, with more than a few exceptional teachers along the way. Interactions with the Principal are welcomed and appreciated. My kids have always felt safe, valued, challenged and exc...
3.0 parent
10/28/2012
Last year I could not say enough good things about special ed services. But, this year, different kid, different teacher; there are "issues" now that are causing me to re-think how flattering I want to be. Certain teachers, awesome. Certain administrators, frustrating. I'll leave it at that for the...
5.0 parent
4/25/2012
When my husbands job took us to this area, we decided on Buffalo because the school system was highly rated. We are very happy with the move. We have been so pleased with the Buffalo School District! The teachers at Northwinds have been wonderful, very caring. The principal, Mrs Fenis is very fair a...

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Northwinds Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Buffalo, MN, in the Buffalo neighborhood, and is served by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Northwinds Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $395,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstones Program, Buffalo Senior High School, Eastern Wright Program, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwinds Elementary School.

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