- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owatonna, MN
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272805001231
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805001231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Wilson Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 272805001231 · Owatonna, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Wilson Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary 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 454
Wilson Elementary
454 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary compares
Wilson Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Wilson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Wilson Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary'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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Wilson Elementary?
65.2% of students at Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Elementary rank among schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #1 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 Wilson Elementary, 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.