Below Average
#2738 of 3,192 schools in MI
Onaway Elementary School
Elementary School · Onaway Area Community School District · Onaway, MI
An Onaway Area Community School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4549 M 33, Onaway, MI 49765
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onaway Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onaway Elementary School 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low205/100K
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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
$53,125
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Onaway Area Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onaway Elementary School is listed in Onaway Area Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onaway Elementary School
Onaway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Onaway, MI, part of Onaway Area Community School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,738 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onaway Elementary School
What grades does Onaway Elementary School serve?
Onaway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onaway Elementary School rank in MI?
Onaway Elementary School ranks #2,738 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Onaway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onaway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Onaway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onaway Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Onaway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Onaway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onaway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Onaway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onaway Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Onaway Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Presque Isle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (989) 733-4900
- Area population (ZIP 49765)
- 4,287
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49765; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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