Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Onamia Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onamia Primary School's student population of 144 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Onamia Primary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
37%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Onamia Primary School?
144 students attend Onamia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Onamia Primary School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onamia Primary School?
Onamia Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Onamia Primary School offer ?
Onamia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onamia Primary School part of?
Onamia Primary School is part of Onamia Public School District.
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