Onsted Elementary School

10109 Slee Rd
Onsted, MI 49265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Onsted 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Onsted Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Onsted Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Onsted Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onsted Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1512 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Onsted Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Onsted Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Onsted Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Onsted Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Onsted Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1512 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Onsted Elementary School often compared to?
Onsted Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blissfield Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Onsted Elementary School?
549 students attend Onsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Onsted Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1.
What grades does Onsted Elementary School offer ?
Onsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onsted Elementary School part of?
Onsted Elementary School is part of Onsted Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   12/22/2022
I have three children attending school at Onstesd elementary. Over the last couple of years here. I have noticed though it may be a tiny school there is a powerful sense of community with a committed team of educators and support staff giving 110% every day. What more can a parent ask for?
- Posted by Parent - John Doe

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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