Enrollment
109
Elementary
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 272805012926
OEC ELC
338 E MAIN ST, OWATONNA, MN 55060 · (507) 444-8040 · Steele County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL109 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
60 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 109 | 100% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like OEC ELC
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEC ELC this school | 109 | 55.0% | N/A |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr NORTHFIELD | 117 | 48.7% | N/A |
| Fisher Elementary FISHER | 123 | 50.4% | 30.8% |
| LYND ELEMENTARY LYND | 104 | 58.7% | 35.6% |
| LYLE ELEMENTARY LYLE | 125 | 55.2% | 28.3% |
| HERON LAKE-OKABENA ELEMENTARY HERON LAKE | 123 | 50.4% | 40.0% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where OEC ELC ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Steele County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 109 | #927 of 1,130 | #8 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.0% | #271 of 942 | #2 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About OEC ELC
The public elementary school OEC ELC is located in OWATONNA, Minnesota. Grades offered run from pre-K, with 109 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Minnesota is roughly 344 students; this school is 68% smaller than that.
OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs OEC ELC along with 12 other schools, enrolling 4,890 students in total.
By race and ethnicity, OEC ELC is 64% White. After that, the student body is 23% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census figures show Steele County is about 86% White. OEC ELC has a diversity index of 53%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Eligible students account for 55% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The gap from the 41% average for public schools in Steele County is 14 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Steele County show that median household income is about $84,196, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. OEC ELC is one of 24 public schools in Steele County, which together enroll about 6,997 students.
The closest public school, OWATONNA ECSE, is less than a tenth of a mile from OEC ELC. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Distant: the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Steele County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,439
Census ACS
Median income
$84,196
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
6,997 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- OWATONNA SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,468 students
- Owatonna Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,015 students
- MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 510 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary · 505 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYElementary · 468 students
- WILSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 454 students
Other schools in OWATONNA
- OWATONNA SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,468 students
- Owatonna Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,015 students
- MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 510 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary · 505 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYElementary · 468 students
- WILSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 454 students
Nearby schools
- OWATONNA ECSE0.0 mi · 87
- OWATONNA ALC 9-120.0 mi · 70
- Owatonna Online 7-80.0 mi · 22
- Owatonna Online K-60.0 mi · 14
- Owatonna Online 9-120.0 mi · 136
- CHOICE Technical Academy0.1 mi · 44
Frequently asked questions
About OEC ELCHow large is OEC ELC?
OEC ELC enrolls approximately 109 students in grades PK-PK.
Is OEC ELC an elementary, middle, or high school?
OEC ELC is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at OEC ELC?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at OEC ELC.
What is the racial breakdown of students at OEC ELC?
At OEC ELC, the student body is approximately 64% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is OEC ELC public or private?
OEC ELC is a public K-12 school, overseen by OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.