- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onamia, MN
Onamia Academy
Federal NCES profile for Onamia Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272505000957
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onamia Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Onamia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onamia Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN.
School address
District: Onamia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272505000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Onamia Academy grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 272505000957 · Onamia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 6:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Onamia High School (224 students)
Onamia Academy grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Onamia Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onamia High Sc
Onamia High School
224 students
- Onamia Element
Onamia Elementary School
131 students
- Onamia Primary
Onamia Primary School
130 students
- This school 36
Onamia Academy
36 students
- Kokesh Area Le 28
Kokesh Area Learning Center
28 students
What this shows Onamia Academy reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onamia Academy compares
Onamia Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 116% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,622
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Onamia Academy is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Onamia Public School District reports $20,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onamia Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onamia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onamia Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kokesh Area Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Onamia Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Onamia Academy
How many students attend Onamia Academy?
Onamia Academy has 36 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Onamia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Academy is 6:1, which is 62% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onamia Academy?
92.5% of students at Onamia Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onamia Academy?
The largest demographic group at Onamia Academy is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Onamia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onamia Academy?
Onamia Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onamia Academy rank among schools in Onamia?
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onamia on the city page.
What other schools are in Onamia Public School District?
Besides Onamia Academy, Onamia Public School District also operates Onamia High School (224 students), Onamia Elementary School (131 students), and Onamia Primary School (130 students). See the Onamia Public School District district page for the complete list.