- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cottage Grove, MN
Oltman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oltman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273381001542
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oltman Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oltman Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oltman Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Oltman Middle School held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 273381001542 · Cottage Grove, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 38.2:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Oltman Middle School held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oltman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school
Oltman Middle School
956 students
What this shows Oltman Middle School reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oltman Middle School compares
Oltman 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 | 38.2:1 | ▲ 142% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
38.2:1
students per teacher
- 142% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Oltman Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oltman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oltman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~956 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oltman Middle School
How many students attend Oltman Middle School?
Oltman Middle School has 956 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oltman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oltman Middle School is 38.2:1, which is 142% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 143% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oltman Middle School?
27.9% of students at Oltman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oltman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oltman Middle School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oltman Middle School?
Oltman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Oltman Middle School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Oltman Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Oltman Middle School, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.