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#765 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 38% in state
Oneka Elementary School
Elementary School · White Bear Lake School District · Hugo, MN
A White Bear Lake School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4888 HERITAGE PKWY N, Hugo, MN 55038
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oneka Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oneka 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. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$127,194
Median home value
$408,000
Median rent
$1,844/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Lino Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Lakeaires ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 387 | 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.
White Bear Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oneka Elementary School is listed in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oneka Elementary School
Oneka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hugo, MN, part of White Bear Lake School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oneka Elementary School
What grades does Oneka Elementary School serve?
Oneka Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oneka Elementary School?
Oneka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneka Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oneka Elementary School rank in MN?
Oneka Elementary School ranks #765 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Oneka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oneka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oneka Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneka Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oneka Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oneka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oneka Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oneka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oneka Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Oneka 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (651) 288-1800
- Area population (ZIP 55038)
- 24,246
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 55038; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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