- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owatonna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272805001227
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatonna Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owatonna Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Owatonna Middle School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 272805001227 · Owatonna, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Owatonna Middle School held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Owatonna Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owatonna Senio
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- This school
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
- Wilson Element 454
Wilson Elementary
454 students
What this shows Owatonna Middle School reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatonna Middle School compares
Owatonna Middle School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Owatonna Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owatonna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna Middle School
How many students attend Owatonna Middle School?
Owatonna Middle School has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owatonna Middle School?
39.0% of students at Owatonna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatonna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owatonna Middle School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatonna Middle School?
Owatonna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Owatonna Middle School rank among public schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public 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 public schools in Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Owatonna Middle School, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), Mckinley Elementary (510 students), and Lincoln Elementary (505 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.