Oneonta Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Oneonta Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oneonta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oneonta Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
630 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oneonta Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oneonta Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
1%

Hispanic
23%
10%

Black
5%
32%

White
65%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oneonta Elementary School's ranking?
Oneonta Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oneonta Elementary School often compared to?
Oneonta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary School?
630 students attend Oneonta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oneonta Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oneonta Elementary School?
Oneonta Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oneonta Elementary School offer ?
Oneonta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oneonta Elementary School part of?
Oneonta Elementary School is part of Oneonta City School District.
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