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Onaway Elementary School

Summary:

Onaway Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades K-5 in Onaway, Michigan, with a student population of 257. The school is part of the Onaway Area Community School District, which is ranked 335 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onaway Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.83%) compared to the state average, a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism (from 19.4% in 2018-2019 to 51.4% in 2022-2023), and below-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.87% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to the nearby Inland Lakes Elementary School and Wolverine Elementary School, Onaway Elementary School has lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 124 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 780 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests that it is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the data shows significant performance gaps between male and female students, as well as between white students and other racial groups, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Onaway Elementary School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 4549 M 33
       Onaway, MI  49765-9623

(989) 733-4900

District: Onaway Area Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
780th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,592 Help


Students who attend Onaway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Onaway Middle School
High:    Onaway Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Onaway Elementary School ranks worse than 52.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (5.3%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onaway Elementary School is $15,592.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onaway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Elementary School 780th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Onaway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Onaway Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Area Community School District 335th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Onaway Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.70 979th 1545 36.6%
2007 54.70 900th 1565 42.5%
2008 70.50 482nd 1577 69.4%
2009 68.18 571st 1589 64.1%
2010 68.80 573rd 1552 63.1%
2011 75.11 341st 1552 78.0%
2012 65.89 509th 1566 67.5%
2013 73.82 365th 1563 76.6%
2014 76.27 323rd 1533 78.9%
2015 62.52 570th 1580 63.9%
2016 87.86 124th 1548 92.0%
2017 68.45 376th 1466 74.4%
2018 72.44 398th 1448 72.5%
2019 51.44 638th 1408 54.7%
2021 37.68 710th 1153 38.4%
2022 40.93 746th 1344 44.5%
2023 29.85 990th 1470 32.7%
2024 44.10 780th 1486 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.95 214th 1397 84.7%
2019 64.23 323rd 1134 71.5%
2021 55.57 278th 749 62.9%
2022 58.21 397th 1099 63.9%
2023 44.18 730th 1350 45.9%
2024 53.24 574th 1381 58.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 381st 1443 73.6%
2019 63.57 383rd 1171 67.3%
2022 30.28 804th 1106 27.3%
2023 28.42 932nd 1321 29.4%
2024 49.76 621st 1342 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 453rd 1446 68.7%
2019 46.13 634th 1196 47.0%
2021 49.69 425th 915 53.6%
2022 52.34 511th 1139 55.1%
2023 42.93 734th 1334 45.0%
2024 28.33 949th 1347 29.5%
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Rank History for White students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 439th 1253 65.0%
2019 48.90 575th 1128 49.0%
2021 37.28 638th 1005 36.5%
2022 33.03 742nd 1102 32.7%
2023 19.28 1013th 1198 15.4%
2024 31.58 838th 1204 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Onaway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 483 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1989 480 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 515 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 473 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 459 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 472 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 446 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 421 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 421 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 434 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 375 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 361 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 334 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 340 6 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 340 6 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 340 6 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 390 7 0 3 2 n/a n/a 2 404
2005 297 2 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 282 5 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 274 4 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 255 4 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 271 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 310 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 284 2 0 4 2 0 4 0 296
2012 276 3 0 5 2 0 8 0 294
2013 289 1 0 5 2 0 15 0 312
2014 286 0 0 3 2 0 22 0 313
2015 276 0 0 3 2 0 19 0 300
2016 260 0 0 7 3 0 18 0 288
2017 246 0 0 2 1 0 17 0 266
2018 267 0 0 2 1 0 15 0 285
2019 260 0 0 3 3 0 12 0 278
2020 237 0 0 5 4 0 8 0 254
2021 215 0 0 6 2 0 11 0 234
2022 230 0 0 1 2 0 10 0 243
2023 236 1 0 5 2 0 13 0 257
2024 225 1 0 2 2 0 13 0 243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Onaway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 n/a n/a n/a
1989 484 n/a n/a 39.3
1990 517 20.0 25.8 35
1991 476 n/a n/a n/a
1992 460 n/a n/a 23.9
1993 479 n/a 0.0 55.1
1994 448 21.0 21.3 42.6
1995 425 22.2 19.1 46.4
1996 425 22.2 19.1 46.4
1997 439 21.0 20.9 44
1998 380 21.0 18.1 39.7
1999 365 23.0 15.9 43.6
2000 340 22.0 15.5 59.1
2001 352 26.4 13.3 57.7
2002 350 23.3 15.0 59.7
2003 350 23.3 15.0 59.7
2004 404 20.5 19.7 40.8
2005 306 19.1 16.0 57.8
2006 295 17.1 17.3 63.1
2007 285 16.6 17.2 55.4
2008 267 15.4 17.3 58.1
2009 277 16.3 17.0 63.9
2010 317 20.6 15.3 65.3
2011 296 18.0 16.4 64.5
2012 294 16.0 18.3 69
2013 312 16.0 19.5 68.6
2014 313 16.0 19.5 68.4
2015 300 15.0 20.0 62.7
2016 288 15.0 19.2 60.1
2017 266 14.2 18.6 62.4
2018 285 14.2 20.0 62.8
2019 278 14.2 19.5 64
2020 254 14.7 17.2 69.7
2021 234 14.5 16.1 70.9
2022 243 15.5 15.6 60.1
2023 257 17.1 15.0 61.9
2024 243 17.0 14.2 62.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Onaway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 n/a n/a n/a
1989 484 n/a n/a 39.3
1990 517 20.0 25.8 35
1991 476 n/a n/a n/a
1992 460 n/a n/a 23.9
1993 479 n/a 0.0 55.1
1994 448 21.0 21.3 42.6
1995 425 22.2 19.1 46.4
1996 425 22.2 19.1 46.4
1997 439 21.0 20.9 44
1998 380 21.0 18.1 39.7
1999 365 23.0 15.9 43.6
2000 340 22.0 15.5 59.1
2001 352 26.4 13.3 57.7
2002 350 23.3 15.0 59.7
2003 350 23.3 15.0 59.7
2004 404 20.5 19.7 40.8
2005 306 19.1 16.0 57.8
2006 295 17.1 17.3 63.1
2007 285 16.6 17.2 55.4
2008 267 15.4 17.3 58.1
2009 277 16.3 17.0 63.9
2010 317 20.6 15.3 65.3
2011 296 18.0 16.4 64.5
2012 294 16.0 18.3 69
2013 312 16.0 19.5 68.6
2014 313 16.0 19.5 68.4
2015 300 15.0 20.0 62.7
2016 288 15.0 19.2 60.1
2017 266 14.2 18.6 62.4
2018 285 14.2 20.0 62.8
2019 278 14.2 19.5 64
2020 254 14.7 17.2 69.7
2021 234 14.5 16.1 70.9
2022 243 15.5 15.6 60.1
2023 257 17.1 15.0 61.9
2024 243 17.0 14.2 62.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Onaway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,164 (11.1%) $9,300 (88.9%) $10,463
2020 $1,163 (10.3%) $10,089 (89.7%) $11,252
2021 $2,010 (15.5%) $10,922 (84.5%) $12,931
2022 $3,637 (23.8%) $11,647 (76.2%) $15,284
2023 $3,153 (20.2%) $12,440 (79.8%) $15,592

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Onaway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 638th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 990th of 1470 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Elementary School)44.240.9
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)44.240.9
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Onaway Elementary School)55.850
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Onaway Area Community School District)55.850
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Elementary School)53.335.3
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)53.335.3
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Onaway Elementary School)6029.4
 30.6%
   4th Grade Math (Onaway Area Community School District)6029.4
 30.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Elementary School)39.617.9
 21.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Area Community School District)39.617.9
 21.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Onaway Elementary School)39.610.3
 29.3%
   5th Grade Math (Onaway Area Community School District)39.610.3
 29.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Elementary School)10.412.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Onaway Area Community School District)10.412.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278257
 7.6%
African American01
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White260236
 9.2%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%61.9%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Onaway Elementary School

Students who attend Onaway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Onaway Middle School
High : Onaway Senior High School

Onaway Elementary School ranks 780th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Onaway Elementary School.

Students at Onaway Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races.


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