- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Lake, MN
Orono Intermediate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orono Intermediate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272508003444
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orono Intermediate Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Long Lake · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orono Intermediate Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Intermediate Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Long Lake, MN.
School address
District: Orono Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272508003444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Orono Intermediate Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 272508003444 · Long Lake, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 15.4:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Orono Senior High (961 students)
Orono Intermediate Elementary held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Orono Intermediate Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orono Senior H
Orono Senior High
961 students
- Orono Middle
Orono Middle
720 students
- This school
Orono Intermediate Elementary
663 students
- Schumann Eleme
Schumann Elementary
611 students
- Orono Discover 28
Orono Discovery Center
28 students
What this shows Orono Intermediate Elementary reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orono Intermediate Elementary compares
Orono Intermediate Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 85% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,963
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
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.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Orono Intermediate Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orono Public School District reports $14,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orono Intermediate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orono Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schumann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orono Discovery Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orono Intermediate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orono Intermediate Elementary
How many students attend Orono Intermediate Elementary?
Orono Intermediate Elementary has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Intermediate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Intermediate Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orono Intermediate Elementary?
6.4% of students at Orono Intermediate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orono Intermediate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orono Intermediate Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Long Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orono Intermediate Elementary?
Orono Intermediate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orono Intermediate Elementary rank among public schools in Long Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Intermediate Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Long Lake, 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 Orono Public School District?
Besides Orono Intermediate Elementary, Orono Public School District also operates Orono Senior High (961 students), Orono Middle (720 students), and Schumann Elementary (611 students). See the Orono Public School District district page for the complete list.