Oneonta Elementary School in Oneonta, AL serves 650 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 15:1.
Math proficiency is 37%, which is higher than the state average of 30% but slightly lower than the district average of 38%; math scores have declined from peaks above 60% in 2017–2019 to current levels near 37%.
Reading proficiency is 75%, higher than the state average of 47% and significantly improved from 50% in 2019.
Science proficiency ranges between 60% and 64%, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 59%, showing stable above–average performance.
Enrollment decreased moderately from around 693 students in 2018 to 630 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially from 32% in 2022 to 51% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oneonta Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Oneonta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oneonta Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#192 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #192 out of 1,275 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, Locust Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary School?
663 students attend Oneonta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oneonta Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oneonta Elementary School?
Oneonta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oneonta Elementary School offer ?
Oneonta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oneonta Elementary School part of?
Oneonta Elementary School is part of Oneonta City School District.
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