Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Onaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onaaway Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Onaway, MI, covering approximately 408.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 13.5 miles and the furthest edge located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onaway Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Onaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onaway Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onaway Elementary School's ranking?
Onaway Elementary School is ranked #1897 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onaway Elementary School often compared to?
Onaway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onaway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
246 students attend Onaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Onaway Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Onaway Elementary School offer ?
Onaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onaway Elementary School part of?
Onaway Elementary School is part of Onaway Area Community School District.
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