Enrollment
111
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Online Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Online Academy
Austin Online Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Austin, Minnesota, enrolling 111 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Minnesota schools and 76% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students) and Ellis Middle (726 students) alongside Austin Online Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin Online Academy compares
Austin Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Public School District, which includes Austin Online Academy.
$14,871
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Austin Online Academy a good school?
Austin Online Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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