Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Onalaska Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Onalaska Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Onalaska, TX, encompassing approximately 73 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 4.8 miles and the furthest edge located 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onalaska Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Onalaska Elementary School's student population of 704 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Every Kid, Every Day
School Rankings
Onalaska Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onalaska Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3069 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onalaska Elementary School's ranking?
Onalaska Elementary School is ranked #3069 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Onalaska Elementary School often compared to?
Onalaska Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corrigan-camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Onalaska Elementary School?
704 students attend Onalaska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Onalaska Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onalaska Elementary School?
Onalaska Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Onalaska Elementary School offer ?
Onalaska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Onalaska Elementary School part of?
Onalaska Elementary School is part of Onalaska Independent School District.
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