Ogema Elementary School

212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ogema Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ogema Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Ogema Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Ogema Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ogema Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1625 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
45%
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11-19%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
82%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
1%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
17%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ogema Elementary School's ranking?
Ogema Elementary School is ranked #1625 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Ogema Elementary School?
261 students attend Ogema Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ogema Elementary School students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ogema Elementary School?
Ogema Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ogema Elementary School offer ?
Ogema Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ogema Elementary School part of?
Ogema Elementary School is part of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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