Enrollment
87
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owatonna Ecse compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owatonna Ecse
Owatonna Ecse is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Owatonna, Minnesota, enrolling 87 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.2:1, Owatonna Ecse is leaner than roughly 92% of Minnesota schools and 61% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 87 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students) and Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students) alongside Owatonna Ecse.
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 Owatonna Ecse compares
Owatonna Ecse on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owatonna Public School District, which includes Owatonna Ecse.
$13,242
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 65.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~87 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Owatonna Ecse a good school?
Owatonna Ecse earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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