Below Average
#1695 of 1,992 schools in MN
Ponemah Elementary
Elementary School · Red Lake Public School District · Ponemah, MN
A Red Lake Public School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25039 ABINOOJIIN DR, Ponemah, MN 56666
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponemah Elementary score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ponemah Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average444/100K
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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
$50,250
Median home value
$113,400
Median rent
$438/mo
College educated
0%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
38.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–K | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
| Red Lake Ec Special Education ExtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 19 | Compare → |
| Red Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 1–5 | Not available | 487 | 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.
Red Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $29,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponemah Elementary is listed in RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponemah Elementary
Ponemah Elementary is a public elementary school in Ponemah, MN, part of Red Lake Public School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponemah Elementary
What grades does Ponemah Elementary serve?
Ponemah Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ponemah Elementary?
Ponemah Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponemah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponemah Elementary is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponemah Elementary rank in MN?
Ponemah Elementary ranks #1,695 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Ponemah Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponemah Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ponemah Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponemah Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ponemah Elementary a charter school?
No, Ponemah Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponemah Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ponemah Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponemah Elementary?
79.1% of students at Ponemah Elementary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Beltrami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.0%
- Phone
- (218) 554-7337
- Area population (ZIP 56666)
- 1,092
- Area median age
- 18.1
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 56666; 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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