- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Onaway, MI
Onaway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Onaway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262640006288
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onaway Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Onaway · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onaway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI.
School address
District: Onaway Area Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262640006288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Onaway Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 262640006288 · Onaway, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Onaway Senior High School (159 students)
Onaway Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Onaway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onaway Elementary School
246 students
- Onaway Senior
Onaway Senior High School
159 students
- Onaway Middle
Onaway Middle School
106 students
What this shows Onaway Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onaway Elementary School compares
Onaway Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Onaway Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Onaway Area Community School District reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onaway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaway Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaway Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onaway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Onaway Elementary School
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Onaway, MI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Onaway Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Onaway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onaway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Onaway Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Onaway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Onaway Elementary School rank among public schools in Onaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Onaway, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onaway Area Community School District?
Besides Onaway Elementary School, Onaway Area Community School District also operates Onaway Senior High School (159 students) and Onaway Middle School (106 students). See the Onaway Area Community School District district page for the complete list.