Enrollment
1,282
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andover, MN
Oak View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270318002501
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak View Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak View Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak View Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak View Middle
Oak View Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Andover, Minnesota, enrolling 1,282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,282 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Oak View Middle.
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 Oak View Middle compares
Oak View Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,265
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 74.9%
African American 6.8%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Oak View Middle is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Oak View Middle.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Oak View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak View Middle
How many students attend Oak View Middle?
Oak View Middle has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andover, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Middle is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak View Middle?
17.1% of students at Oak View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak View Middle is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Andover, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak View Middle?
Oak View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak View Middle rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andover on the city page.
Is Oak View Middle a good school?
Oak View Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Oak View Middle, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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