Otsego Elementary in Otsego, MN

At a glance

Reported students

536

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota elementary enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

545

Otsego Elementary: 536 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 628
Teachers (FTE): 39.26
Student–teacher ratio: 16:1

What the reported data says about Otsego Elementary

Otsego Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Otsego. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Otsego Elementary

1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.3
Psychologists (FTE): 0.35
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black6.2%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Zimmerman Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–02

522 reported students

Meadowvale Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

554 reported students

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

554 reported students

Parker Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

513 reported students

Westwood Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

562 reported students

Hassan Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

669 reported students

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Public schools near Otsego Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Three Rivers Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Three Rivers Montessori School	KG–06	119	1.4 mi
Parker Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District	KG–05	513	3 mi
Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District	PK–05	554	3 mi
Prairie View Elementary School Elementary · Elk River Public School District	KG–04	755	3.5 mi
Elk River District Shared Time Prog Elementary · Elk River Public School District	KG–05	1	3.6 mi
Meadowvale Elementary Elementary · Elk River Public School District	KG–05	554	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Otsego Elementary

What grades does Otsego Elementary serve?

Otsego Elementary reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elk River Public School District.

How many students attend Otsego Elementary?

Otsego Elementary reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 628 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Otsego Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 536 students and 31.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Otsego Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Otsego Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk River Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Otsego Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Otsego Elementary in?

Otsego Elementary is part of Elk River Public School District, based in Elk River, MN, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Otsego Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Three Rivers Montessori School (1.4 mi), Parker Elementary (3 mi), Lincoln Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.