Enrollment
22
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+38% vs state
What stands out at Owatonna Online 6-8
Owatonna Online 6-8 is a higher-need, small middle school in Owatonna, Minnesota, enrolling 22 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 22 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students) and Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students) alongside Owatonna Online 6-8.
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 Online 6-8 compares
Owatonna Online 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,242
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owatonna Public School District, which includes Owatonna Online 6-8.
$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 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
- 1,468
- 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 middle 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Owatonna Online 6-8 a good school?
Owatonna Online 6-8 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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