ONAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Onaway Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Shaker Heights City school district, located in Shaker Heights, OH with about 397 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Onaway Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Onaway Elementary School, located at 3115 Woodbury Road, serves as a foundational institution within the Shaker Heights City School District in Ohio. It is widely recognized for its commitment to the district’s core values of diversity, equity, and academic excellence. The school serves students in grades K-4, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, Onaway benefits from strong community involvement and a culture that encourages students to become engaged, thoughtful citizens.
The school is well-regarded for its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages inquiry-based learning and global awareness. Beyond the classroom, Onaway places a significant emphasis on an inclusive school climate, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that honors the diverse backgrounds of its student body. By integrating innovative teaching strategies with a strong sense of community tradition, Onaway Elementary prepares its students for success in the later grades while maintaining the close-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of the Shaker Heights area.
For more information, contact Onaway Elementary School at (216) 295-4080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shaker Heights, OH 44120-2442
(216) 295-4080
ONAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Shaker Heights, OH with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shaker Heights City
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 397 students
- White
- 50.4%
- Black or African American
- 32.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.