Enrollment
656
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mahtomedi, MN
O.H. Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for O.H. Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271875000868
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O.H. Anderson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mahtomedi · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
O.H. Anderson Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O.H. Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mahtomedi, MN.
School address
District: Mahtomedi Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271875000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O.H. Anderson Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at O.H. Anderson Elementary
O.H. Anderson Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students) and Mahtomedi Middle (761 students) alongside O.H. Anderson Elementary.
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 O.H. Anderson Elementary compares
O.H. Anderson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,346
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 81.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, O.H. Anderson Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahtomedi Public School District, which includes O.H. Anderson Elementary.
$13,346
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 58.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 O.H. Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Passages Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O.H. Anderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about O.H. Anderson Elementary
How many students attend O.H. Anderson Elementary?
O.H. Anderson Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mahtomedi, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O.H. Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O.H. Anderson Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O.H. Anderson Elementary?
12.9% of students at O.H. Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O.H. Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at O.H. Anderson Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Mahtomedi, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O.H. Anderson Elementary?
O.H. Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 O.H. Anderson Elementary rank among public schools in Mahtomedi?
By Resource Investment Index, O.H. Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mahtomedi, 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 Mahtomedi on the city page.
Is O.H. Anderson Elementary a good school?
O.H. Anderson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Mahtomedi Public School District?
Besides O.H. Anderson Elementary, Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students), Mahtomedi Middle (761 students), and Wildwood Elementary (648 students). See the Mahtomedi Public School District district page for the complete list.
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