- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Otsego, MN
Otsego Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Otsego Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137002557
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otsego Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Otsego Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137002557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Otsego Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 271137002557 · Otsego, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 17.3:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Otsego Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Otsego Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- This school 536
Otsego Elementary
536 students
What this shows Otsego Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otsego Elementary compares
Otsego 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,958
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Otsego Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otsego Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otsego Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otsego Elementary
How many students attend Otsego Elementary?
Otsego Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Otsego, MN. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otsego Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Otsego Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otsego Elementary?
14.4% of students at Otsego Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otsego Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Otsego Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Otsego, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otsego Elementary?
Otsego Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Otsego Elementary rank among elementary schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Otsego Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Otsego on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Otsego Elementary, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.