Below Average
#1728 of 1,992 schools in MN
Onamia Primary 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 (2016)
- Reading 37% proficient (2016)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onamia Primary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2013, to 32% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-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.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Onamia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Primary School is listed in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onamia Primary School
Onamia Primary School is a public elementary school in Onamia, MN, part of Onamia Public School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,728 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onamia Primary School
What grades does Onamia Primary School serve?
Onamia Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Onamia Primary School?
Onamia Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Primary School is 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 Primary School rank in MN?
Onamia Primary School ranks #1,728 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Onamia Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onamia Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onamia Primary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Onamia Primary School a charter school?
No, Onamia Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onamia Primary School a Title I school?
No, Onamia Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onamia Primary School?
78.5% of students at Onamia Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mille Lacs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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