- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Elmo, MN
Oak-Land Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak-Land Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273819001660
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak-Land Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Elmo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak-Land Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak-Land Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Oak-Land Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273819001660 · Lake Elmo, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 23.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Oak-Land Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oak-Land Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- This school 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- Rutherford Ele 573
Rutherford Elementary
573 students
What this shows Oak-Land Middle School reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak-Land Middle School compares
Oak-Land Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,764
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 8.8%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Oak-Land Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak-Land Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak-Land Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak-Land Middle School
How many students attend Oak-Land Middle School?
Oak-Land Middle School has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Elmo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak-Land Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak-Land Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak-Land Middle School?
22.6% of students at Oak-Land Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak-Land Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak-Land Middle School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Lake Elmo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak-Land Middle School?
Oak-Land Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak-Land Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak-Land Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Oak-Land Middle School, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Stillwater Middle School (939 students), and Lake Elmo Elementary (697 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.