Is Oneka Elementary School a good school?

Oneka Elementary School ranks 320 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oneka Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Oneka Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Oneka Elementary School?

Students at Oneka Elementary School are 77% White, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Oneka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oneka Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Central Middle High : White Bear South Campus Senior

Oneka Elementary School

Summary:

Oneka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hugo, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the White Bear Lake School District. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it remains a strong-performing institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

Oneka Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students excelling in both math and reading across all grade levels. The school's math proficiency rate of 54.3% and reading proficiency rate of 57.92% in the 2023-2024 school year significantly surpass the district and state averages. Oneka's performance is especially strong in 3rd and 4th grade math, where it exceeds the district and state by a substantial margin. Additionally, the school ranks highly for its support of special education and low socioeconomic status students, indicating its ability to effectively serve diverse learners.

When compared to nearby schools, Oneka Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger than other schools in the White Bear Lake School District, such as Lincoln Elementary and Otter Lake Elementary. However, when compared to schools in the Centennial Public School District, such as Centerville Elementary and Rice Lake Elementary, Oneka's performance, while still strong, is not as exceptional, suggesting room for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038-8622

(651) 288-1800

District: White Bear Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,004

Students who attend Oneka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle
High:	White Bear South Campus Senior

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Asian:

6.6%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oneka Elementary School ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Asian (6.6%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oneka Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Oneka Elementary School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oneka Elementary School is $11,004. 8 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oneka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oneka Elementary School 320^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Oneka Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White Bear Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Bear Lake School District 231^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	68.19	266^th	803	66.9%
2011	75.86	145^th	814	82.2%
2012	72.44	195^th	820	76.2%
2013	69.29	247^th	824	70.0%
2014	67.29	286^th	826	65.4%
2015	72.37	223^rd	840	73.5%
2016	78.13	148^th	848	82.5%
2017	75.41	189^th	853	77.8%
2018	79.39	131^st	847	84.5%
2019	73.27	215^th	870	75.3%
2021	64.53	311^th	869	64.2%
2022	64.48	328^th	858	61.8%
2023	68.50	270^th	845	68.0%
2024	64.17	320^th	881	63.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.92	30^th	87	65.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.72	76^th	463	83.6%
2019	60.79	192^nd	515	62.7%
2021	43.72	246^th	417	41.0%
2022	72.90	98^th	500	80.4%
2023	64.69	145^th	524	72.3%
2024	56.08	214^th	572	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.64	129^th	728	82.3%
2019	71.02	168^th	740	77.3%
2021	58.75	278^th	683	59.3%
2022	56.07	287^th	663	56.7%
2023	63.94	258^th	774	66.7%
2024	79.97	95^th	793	88.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.63	219^th	774	71.7%
2019	65.32	292^nd	787	62.9%
2021	63.99	291^st	783	62.8%
2022	69.85	239^th	799	70.1%
2023	67.35	265^th	787	66.3%
2024	61.32	319^th	809	60.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.25	60^th	779	92.3%
2019	76.41	155^th	798	80.6%
2021	59.72	335^th	784	57.3%
2022	55.49	393^rd	808	51.4%
2023	64.99	287^th	799	64.1%
2024	63.05	305^th	826	63.1%

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Rank History for White students at Oneka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.25	185^th	712	74.0%
2019	60.19	276^th	722	61.8%
2021	42.10	453^rd	710	36.2%
2022	39.47	480^th	725	33.8%
2023	52.35	345^th	712	51.5%
2024	42.10	455^th	730	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oneka Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	546	10	44	14	0	n/a	n/a	614
2008	613	13	50	16	1	n/a	n/a	693
2009	657	13	46	17	2	n/a	n/a	735
2010	696	12	44	14	8	n/a	n/a	774
2011	609	9	2	11	6	0	38	675
2012	486	9	5	10	4	0	33	547
2013	456	9	8	14	3	0	20	510
2014	491	8	15	12	2	0	25	553
2015	500	8	11	20	0	0	19	558
2016	519	5	10	17	0	0	20	571
2017	548	15	20	24	2	0	31	640
2018	576	18	19	32	4	0	35	684
2019	552	18	26	24	1	0	43	664
2020	545	18	19	29	4	0	37	652
2021	546	28	19	23	6	0	32	654
2022	464	23	20	16	3	0	29	555
2023	335	27	27	15	1	0	20	425
2024	324	19	28	24	0	0	28	423

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 Oneka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	614	28.1	21.9	16.8
2008	693	28.1	24.7	16.2
2009	735	34.0	21.6	16.6
2010	774	38.8	19.9	18
2011	675	36.5	18.4	20.3
2012	547	29.8	18.3	20.1
2013	510	32.1	15.8	20.6
2014	553	30.0	18.3	17.9
2015	558	31.0	18.0	15.9
2016	571	33.0	17.3	15.1
2017	640	34.4	18.6	18.3
2018	684	33.9	20.1	19.3
2019	664	35.3	18.8	20.8
2020	652	39.7	16.4	17.6
2021	654	37.0	17.6	18.3
2022	555	35.4	15.6	16.6
2023	425	38.0	11.1	22.4
2024	423	33.3	12.7	22

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 Oneka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	614	28.1	21.9	16.8
2008	693	28.1	24.7	16.2
2009	735	34.0	21.6	16.6
2010	774	38.8	19.9	18
2011	675	36.5	18.4	20.3
2012	547	29.8	18.3	20.1
2013	510	32.1	15.8	20.6
2014	553	30.0	18.3	17.9
2015	558	31.0	18.0	15.9
2016	571	33.0	17.3	15.1
2017	640	34.4	18.6	18.3
2018	684	33.9	20.1	19.3
2019	664	35.3	18.8	20.8
2020	652	39.7	16.4	17.6
2021	654	37.0	17.6	18.3
2022	555	35.4	15.6	16.6
2023	425	38.0	11.1	22.4
2024	423	33.3	12.7	22

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 Oneka Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,004

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oneka Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 270^th of 845 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Oneka Elementary School)	80.9	67.6	13.3%
3rd Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	74	60.9	13.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)	66.5	59.5	7%
3rd Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	62.2	48.9	13.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Oneka Elementary School)	74.5	56.6	17.9%
4th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	72.3	59.4	12.9%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)	68.2	54	14.2%
4th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	66.5	57.1	9.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Oneka Elementary School)	58.6	39.4	19.2%
5th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)	58	45.2	12.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)	68.8	73.2	4.4%
5th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)	74	66.2	7.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Oneka Elementary School)	57.7	56.3	1.3%
5th Grade Science (White Bear Lake School District)	61.5	54.3	7.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	664	425	36%
African American	18	27	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	26	27	3.8%
Hispanic	24	15	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	552	335	39.3%
Two or More Races	43	20	53.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.8%	22.4%	1.6%

Schools Near Oneka Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Oneka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4888 Heritage Pkwy N	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 288-1800	423	33	12.7	22.0%	324 (76.6%)	19 (4.5%)	24 (5.7%)	28 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	64.2	320^th of 881 public elementary schools	63.7%		68.5	270^th of 845 public elementary schools	68.0%	50	64.3	62.0	36.1		54.3	51.4	60.8	61.1		57.9	46.5	46.5	$11,004
North Star Elementary	Public	K-5	15198 Forest Blvd N	Hugo	55038	Washington County	White Bear Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 242-5500	476	26	18.1	28.4%	364 (76.5%)	24 (5.0%)	20 (4.2%)	45 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	60.2	370^th of 881 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	62.0	60.0	49.4		57.1	41.8	48.0	63.3		51.1	45.6	45.6
Centerville Elementary	Public	K-5	1721 Westview Street	Centerville	55038	Washington County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5800	569	33	17.5	14.9%	440 (77.3%)	10 (1.8%)	27 (4.7%)	71 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	89.6	45^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.9%		85.5	88^th of 845 public elementary schools	89.6%	43	84.2	82.8	74.7		80.6	54.9	70.7	85.1		70.5	64.4	64.4	$11,272
Lino Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	725 Main Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 982-8850	475	28	16.7	34.9%	300 (63.2%)	45 (9.5%)	35 (7.4%)	50 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.3%)	65.4	310^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.8%		67.1	279^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	57.6	55.1	38.2	58.5	52.1	49.2	55.1	58.8	73.9	59.4	47.1	47.1	$10,330
Otter Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 County Rd H2	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2831	457	35	12.8	19.9%	350 (76.6%)	15 (3.3%)	27 (5.9%)	34 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	65.6	308^th of 881 public elementary schools	65.0%		84	103^rd of 845 public elementary schools	87.8%	205	58.2	71.8	60.0		63.1	38.8	55.6	60.0		51.1	52.0	52.0	$13,984
Rice Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	575 Birch St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5700	684	42	16.4	13.3%	571 (83.5%)	16 (2.3%)	28 (4.1%)	26 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.8%)	92.4	24^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.3%		91.1	28^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.7%	4	76.4	83.9	84.4		81.8	68.2	68.2	83.6		73.4	75.4	75.4	$10,505
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	575 Birch Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6040	148	12	12.4	33.8%	100 (67.6%)	16 (10.8%)	9 (6.1%)	15 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$32,396
Blue Heron Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Elm St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6200	732	42	17.2	28.8%	528 (72.1%)	59 (8.1%)	26 (3.6%)	66 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (7.0%)	75.5	193^rd of 881 public elementary schools	78.1%		74.5	210^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.1%	17	75.6	67.5	67.5		70.3	56.5	49.2	78.9		61.4	43.9	43.9	$10,644
White Bear Lake Elementary Distance	Public	K-5	4855 Bloom Ave	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 407-7579	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	1961 6th St	White Bear Lake	55110	Ramsey County	White Bear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 653-2820	475	26	18.5	18.7%	390 (82.1%)	13 (2.7%)	25 (5.3%)	25 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	87.7	66^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.5%		84.5	99^th of 845 public elementary schools	88.3%	33	74.1	70.4	64.7		69.7	67.9	77.6	80.0		75.4	63.5	63.5	$12,320

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