- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Lake, MN
Orono Middle
Federal NCES profile for Orono Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272508001199
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orono Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Long Lake · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orono Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Long Lake, MN.
School address
District: Orono Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272508001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Orono Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272508001199 · Long Lake, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 20.6:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Orono Senior High (961 students)
Orono Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Orono Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orono Senior H
Orono Senior High
961 students
- This school
Orono Middle
720 students
- Orono Intermed
Orono Intermediate Elementary
663 students
- Schumann Eleme
Schumann Elementary
611 students
- Orono Discover 28
Orono Discovery Center
28 students
What this shows Orono Middle reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orono Middle compares
Orono Middle 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Orono Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orono Intermediate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schumann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orono Discovery Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orono Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orono Middle
How many students attend Orono Middle?
Orono Middle has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Middle is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orono Middle?
9.7% of students at Orono Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orono Middle?
The largest demographic group at Orono Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Long Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orono Middle?
Orono Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Orono Middle rank among public schools in Long Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Middle ranks #4 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 Middle, Orono Public School District also operates Orono Senior High (961 students), Orono Intermediate Elementary (663 students), and Schumann Elementary (611 students). See the Orono Public School District district page for the complete list.