- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Onamia Elementary School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 272505005107 · Onamia, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 8.7:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Onamia High School (224 students)
Onamia Elementary School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Onamia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onamia High Sc
Onamia High School
224 students
- This school
Onamia Elementary School
131 students
- Onamia Primary
Onamia Primary School
130 students
- Onamia Academy 36
Onamia Academy
36 students
- Kokesh Area Le 28
Kokesh Area Learning Center
28 students
What this shows Onamia Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onamia Elementary School compares
Onamia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,622
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.