Owatonna Ecse serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owatonna Ecse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Owatonna Ecse's student population of 87 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Owatonna Ecse is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
67%
60%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Owatonna Ecse?
87 students attend Owatonna Ecse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Owatonna Ecse students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owatonna Ecse?
Owatonna Ecse has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Owatonna Ecse offer ?
Owatonna Ecse offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owatonna Ecse part of?
Owatonna Ecse is part of Owatonna Public School District.
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