Enrollment
25
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Peter, MN
Oshawa Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oshawa Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273387005398
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oshawa Learning Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 25
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Oshawa Learning Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387005398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+87% vs state
What stands out at Oshawa Learning Academy
Oshawa Learning Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Saint Peter, Minnesota, enrolling 25 students.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 25 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students) and St. Peter Middle School (617 students) alongside Oshawa Learning Academy.
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 Oshawa Learning Academy compares
Oshawa Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 87% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,689
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Oshawa Learning Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Peter Public School District, which includes Oshawa Learning Academy.
$14,689
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Oshawa Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Peter Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Peter Ecse | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oshawa Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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 an alternative 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% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oshawa Learning Academy?
Oshawa Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oshawa Learning Academy rank among schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, Oshawa Learning Academy ranks #4 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Peter on the city page.
Is Oshawa Learning Academy a good school?
Oshawa Learning Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 St. Peter Public School District?
Besides Oshawa Learning Academy, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students), St. Peter Middle School (617 students), and North Elementary School (429 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.
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