Excellent
#493 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 14% in state
Onaway Elementary School
Elementary School · Shaker Heights City · Shaker Heights, OH
A Shaker Heights City elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3115 Woodbury Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onaway Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onaway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$46,326
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Fernway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Andrew J RickoffEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Ruffing Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 271 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shaker Heights City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onaway Elementary School is listed in Shaker Heights City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onaway Elementary School
Onaway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH, part of Shaker Heights City, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% 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 Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 18.2:1. 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 OH?
Onaway Elementary School ranks #493 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Onaway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onaway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% 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?
23.2% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (216) 295-4080
- Area population (ZIP 44120)
- 34,274
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 44120; 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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