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#697 of 1,294 schools in KS
Onaga Elem
Elementary School · Onaga-havensville-wheaton · Onaga, KS
An Onaga-havensville-wheaton elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O Box 70, Onaga, KS 66521
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onaga Elem score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onaga Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,779
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Onaga-havensville-wheaton
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onaga Elem is listed in Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onaga Elem
Onaga Elem is a public elementary school in Onaga, KS, part of Onaga-havensville-wheaton, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onaga Elem
What grades does Onaga Elem serve?
Onaga Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Onaga Elem?
Onaga Elem has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaga Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaga Elem is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onaga Elem rank in KS?
Onaga Elem ranks #697 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Onaga Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Onaga Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Onaga Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onaga Elem has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Onaga Elem a charter school?
No, Onaga Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onaga Elem a Title I school?
No, Onaga Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onaga Elem?
48.8% of students at Onaga Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (785) 889-7101
- Area population (ZIP 66521)
- 1,444
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 50
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66521; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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