- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Online 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Owatonna Online 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 272805005486
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatonna Online 6-8 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Online 6-8 ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805005486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Owatonna Online 6-8 shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-25.6%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 272805005486 · Owatonna, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 59.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Owatonna Online 6-8 shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-25.6%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Owatonna Online 6-8 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 22
Owatonna Online 6-8
22 students
What this shows Owatonna Online 6-8 reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatonna Online 6-8 compares
Owatonna Online 6-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
86.4%
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
$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 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Owatonna Online 6-8 is about as mixed as 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 Online 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Owatonna Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Owatonna Online 6-8'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 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.
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna Online 6-8
How many students attend Owatonna Online 6-8?
Owatonna Online 6-8 has 22 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 10.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owatonna Online 6-8?
59.0% of students at Owatonna Online 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatonna Online 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Owatonna Online 6-8 is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatonna Online 6-8?
Owatonna Online 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Online 6-8 rank among public schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Online 6-8 ranks #11 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 Online 6-8, 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.