Enrollment
131
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Onamia, MN
Onamia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Onamia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272505005107
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onamia Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Onamia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Onamia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Onamia, MN.
School address
District: Onamia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272505005107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onamia Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onamia Elementary School
Onamia Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Onamia, Minnesota, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Onamia Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Minnesota schools and 45% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 69.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 131 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Onamia Public School District spends $20,656 per pupil, 35% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 28 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 131 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Onamia Public School District also operates Onamia High School (224 students) and Onamia Primary School (130 students) alongside Onamia Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Onamia Elementary School compares
Onamia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$20,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 50.4%
White 35.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Onamia Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onamia Public School District, which includes Onamia Elementary School.
$20,656
Per student
+35%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 54.6%
Federal 28.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Onamia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onamia Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onamia Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kokesh Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Onamia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Onamia Elementary School
How many students attend Onamia Elementary School?
Onamia Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Onamia, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% 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 Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Onamia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onamia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Onamia Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 50.4% of enrollment, in Onamia, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onamia Elementary School?
Onamia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onamia Elementary School rank among public schools in Onamia?
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public 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 public schools in Onamia on the city page.
Is Onamia Elementary School a good school?
Onamia Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Onamia Public School District?
Besides Onamia Elementary School, Onamia Public School District also operates Onamia High School (224 students), Onamia Primary School (130 students), and Onamia Academy (36 students). See the Onamia Public School District district page for the complete list.
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