- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, MN
Austin Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Austin Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270345005397
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Online Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Online Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Online Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345005397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Austin Online Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+45.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 270345005397 · Austin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 27.8:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Austin Online Academy grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+45.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Austin Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- This school 111
Austin Online Academy
111 students
What this shows Austin Online Academy reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Online Academy compares
Austin Online Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 76% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Austin Online Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Online Academy
How many students attend Austin Online Academy?
Austin Online Academy has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Online Academy is 27.8:1, which is 76% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Online Academy?
60.9% of students at Austin Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Austin Online Academy is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Austin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Online Academy?
Austin Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Austin Online Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Online Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Austin Online Academy, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.