Oehrli Elementary School

4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 441 students in grades 1-5, Oehrli Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oehrli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Oehrli Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Oehrli Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oehrli Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1095 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
48%
34%
48%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oehrli Elementary School's ranking?
Oehrli Elementary School is ranked #1095 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oehrli Elementary School?
441 students attend Oehrli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oehrli Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oehrli Elementary School?
Oehrli Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oehrli Elementary School offer ?
Oehrli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oehrli Elementary School part of?
Oehrli Elementary School is part of Montague Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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