Onaga Elementary School

58001 Onaga
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Onaga Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Onaga Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Onaga Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaga Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6058 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
37%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
(22-23)
32.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Onaga Elementary School's ranking?
Onaga Elementary School is ranked #6058 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Onaga Elementary School often compared to?
Onaga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yucca Mesa Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Onaga Elementary School?
586 students attend Onaga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Onaga Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onaga Elementary School?
Onaga Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Onaga Elementary School offer ?
Onaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Onaga Elementary School part of?
Onaga Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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