- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Ecse
Federal NCES profile for Owatonna Ecse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272805002681
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatonna Ecse earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Owatonna Ecse has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Ecse ranks #2 of 3 schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805002681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Owatonna Ecse held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 272805002681 · Owatonna, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 6.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Owatonna Ecse held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Owatonna Ecse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owatonna Senio
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- Owatonna Middl
Owatonna Middle School
1,015 students
- Mckinley Eleme 510
Mckinley Elementary
510 students
- Lincoln Elemen 505
Lincoln Elementary
505 students
- Washington Ele 468
Washington Elementary
468 students
- This school 87
Owatonna Ecse
87 students
What this shows Owatonna Ecse reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatonna Ecse compares
Owatonna Ecse 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,596
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
Counselors0.0 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 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Owatonna Ecse is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Owatonna Public School District reports $13,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owatonna Ecse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owatonna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owatonna Ecse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide other 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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna Ecse
How many students attend Owatonna Ecse?
Owatonna Ecse has 87 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Ecse?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Ecse is 6.2:1, which is 61% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 61% 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 Owatonna Ecse?
45.2% of students at Owatonna Ecse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatonna Ecse?
The largest demographic group at Owatonna Ecse is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatonna Ecse?
Owatonna Ecse has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Owatonna Ecse rank among schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Ecse ranks #2 of 3 schools in Owatonna, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Owatonna Ecse, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students), and Mckinley Elementary (510 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.