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OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
14
Schools
4,926
Students
$24,438
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
48.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 4,926 students across 14 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,438 is above average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LINCOLN ELEMENTARYKG–06593
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYKG–05525
Owatonna Online K-5KG–0526
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYKG–05487
WILSON ELEMENTARYPK–05537
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Owatonna Middle School06–08999
Owatonna Online 6-806–0839
Owatonna Summer School 6-806–080
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OWATONNA ALC 9-1209–1298
Owatonna Night School09–120
Owatonna Online 9-1209–1243
OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH09–121,475
OWATONNA SUMMER SCHOOL 9-1209–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
OWATONNA ECSEPK–PK104
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,438+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
24%
State
65.5%
Local (property tax)
24.1%
Federal
10.4%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
4,926
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.9%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,438 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 4,926 students.
What is the graduation rate for OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 85.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $24,438 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
49% of students in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.