At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
144
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
79%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Onamia Primary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in ONAMIA, Minnesota. The school enrolls 144 students. It is part of the ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
144 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27095
CityONAMIA
ZIP56359
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272505001195
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment144
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.