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Northwinds Elementary School vs. Tatanka Elementary Stem School

Should you attend Northwinds Elementary School or Tatanka Elementary Stem School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwinds Elementary School
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
703 8th St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northwinds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwinds Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tatanka Elementary Stem School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
408 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tatanka Elementary Stem School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwinds Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tatanka Elementary Stem School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tatanka Elementary Stem School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwinds Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tatanka Elementary Stem School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#130 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#961 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwinds Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tatanka Elementary Stem School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in MN)
46%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tatanka Elementary Stem School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tatanka Elementary Stem School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tatanka Elementary Stem School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwinds Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tatanka Elementary Stem School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
68
Grade 1 Students
66
70
Grade 2 Students
65
60
Grade 3 Students
67
62
Grade 4 Students
80
67
Grade 5 Students
66
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tatanka Elementary Stem School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tatanka Elementary Stem School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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