Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Onamia Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: Onamia Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Onamia school district, covering approximately 373.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onamia Primary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Onamia Primary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
36%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
44%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Onamia Primary School?
130 students attend Onamia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Onamia Primary School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onamia Primary School?
Onamia Primary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onamia Primary School offer ?
Onamia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onamia Primary School part of?
Onamia Primary School is part of Onamia Public School District.
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