Very Good
#512 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 26% in state
Onamia Elementary School
Elementary School · Onamia Public School District · Onamia, MN
An elementary school in Onamia, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35465 125TH AVE, Onamia, MN 56359
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onamia Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onamia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Onamia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,852
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Onamia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onamia Elementary School is listed in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onamia Elementary School
Onamia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Onamia, MN, part of Onamia Public School District, serving approximately 117 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onamia Elementary School
What grades does Onamia Elementary School serve?
Onamia Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Onamia Elementary School?
Onamia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onamia Elementary School rank in MN?
Onamia Elementary School ranks #512 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Onamia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onamia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Onamia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onamia Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Onamia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Onamia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onamia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Onamia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onamia Elementary School?
78.6% of students at Onamia 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (320) 532-6707
- Area population (ZIP 56359)
- 3,451
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 56359; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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