Onamia Primary School
141 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Onamia Primary School, located in Onamia, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, typically focusing on the developmental needs of students in the early elementary grades. Situated within the Onamia Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By providing a smaller, more intimate setting, the primary school aims to build a strong academic base while helping young students transition successfully into their later years of schooling.
Beyond its core curriculum, Onamia Primary School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Onamia community, often working closely with local families to ensure students receive personalized attention. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing small class sizes and targeted resources to meet diverse learning needs. As part of a district that serves a unique rural and tribal community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that honors the backgrounds of its students while preparing them for long-term academic success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Onamia Primary School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Onamia community, often working closely with local families to ensure students receive personalized attention. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing small class sizes and targeted resources to meet diverse learning needs. As part of a district that serves a unique rural and tribal community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that honors the backgrounds of its students while preparing them for long-term academic success.
141
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 53 |
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White70 (49.6 %)
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American Indian53 (37.6 %)
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Two or More12 (8.5 %)
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Hispanic4 (2.8 %)
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Black2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (320)532-6707 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 141 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 18.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 94 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
27
Kindergarten
43
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
27
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 27 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 73 | 51.8% |
| Male | 68 | 48.2% |
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