Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Onsted Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onsted Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Onsted school district, encompassing approximately 95.4 square miles around the city of Onsted, MI. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onsted Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Honoring Tradition....Preparing for the Future
School Rankings
Onsted Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onsted Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1489 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onsted Elementary School's ranking?
Onsted Elementary School is ranked #1489 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onsted Elementary School often compared to?
Onsted Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addison Elementary School, Blissfield Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Onsted Elementary School?
536 students attend Onsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Onsted Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onsted Elementary School?
Onsted Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Onsted Elementary School offer ?
Onsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Onsted Elementary School part of?
Onsted Elementary School is part of Onsted Community Schools.
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