Enrollment
25
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 273387005398
Oshawa Learning Academy — Saint Peter, MN
Federal NCES profile for Oshawa Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+87% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oshawa Learning Academy reports 25 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 80.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 87% above the Minnesota average and 54% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Peter Public School District spends $17,916 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.2% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oshawa Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 87% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 87% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 25 Top 13% in Minnesota — larger than 87% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 80.0% +87% vs state
NCES ID 273387005398
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Peter Public School District, which includes Oshawa Learning Academy.
$17,916
Per student
-15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.2%
Federal 10.3%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Oshawa Learning Academy
How many students attend Oshawa Learning Academy?
Oshawa Learning Academy has 25 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAINT PETER, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oshawa Learning Academy?
80.0% of students at Oshawa Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oshawa Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oshawa Learning Academy is White at 68.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT PETER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oshawa Learning Academy?
Oshawa Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.