Our Student Population
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Number of Students Enrolled in the Red Wing School District
Summary: The number of students in our school district has declined 17% since 2020.
Definition: The number of students enrolled in the Red Wing School District.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, 2015-2025
Student Demographics by Race and Ethnicity
Summary: One in four students identify as a student of color. More than 11% identify as Hispanic or Latino, more than 8% identify as American Indian, 5% identify as two or more races, and 3% identify as Black or African American. Less than 1% identify as Asian or Pacific Islander.
Definition: Student demographics encompass all students enrolled in the Red Wing School District. The numbers come from the Minnesota Report Card produced by the MN Department of Education (MDE). In the 2022-2023 school year, MDE began using a new state definition for American Indian. For details, see the Minnesota Student Report Card website.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, 2025
Red Wing Students Who Fit the Category of Free or Reduced-Price Eligible
Summary: Almost 36 percent of our public school students fit the category “Free or Reduced-Price Eligible.” This is a decrease from last year in the number of families who bring home lower incomes and follows a trend in the county and state.
Definition: Schools use this category title instead of “free and reduced-lunch” because Minnesota now serves free breakfast and lunch to all students, per a state law passed in February 2023, to reduce child hunger. This state-run, permanent program is called the Free School Meals for Kids Program, which funds meals for students not on the federal free- and reduced-meal program.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, 2015-2025
Red Wing Students Receiving Special Education Services
Summary: One in five of our students receive special education services, which is slightly higher than the rate of the county and state.
Definition: The MN Department of Education defines special education as students who have a disability and are in need of specialized education. Each of these identified students has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that teachers must incorporate into the student’s lessons each day.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, 2015-2025
English Language Learners in Our School District
Summary: The number of English language learners is 3.9% which is a slight increase over last year. Knowing how many of our students are still learning English helps our community better provide the resources necessary for all students to succeed.
Definition: Percent of English language learners in our school district.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education, 2015-2025