Serving 251 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ogema Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Ogema Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ogema Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
83%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #974 out of 1,773 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ogema Elementary School?
251 students attend Ogema Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ogema Elementary School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1.
What grades does Ogema Elementary School offer ?
Ogema Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ogema Elementary School part of?
Ogema Elementary School is part of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools.
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