Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Onekama Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Onekama Elementary School?
161 students attend Onekama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Onekama Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onekama Elementary School?
Onekama Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Onekama Elementary School offer ?
Onekama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Onekama Elementary School part of?
Onekama Elementary School is part of Onekama Consolidated Schools School District.
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