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:
320th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,004 Help


Students who attend Oneka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle
High:    White Bear South Campus Senior

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
African American:
6.4%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oneka Elementary School ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Asian (6.4%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oneka Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oneka Elementary School is $11,004, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the White Bear Lake School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oneka Elementary School:

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

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White Bear Lake School District:

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


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Rank History for Oneka Elementary School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 68.19 266th 803 66.9%
2011 75.86 145th 814 82.2%
2012 72.44 195th 820 76.2%
2013 69.29 247th 824 70.0%
2014 67.29 286th 826 65.4%
2015 72.37 223rd 840 73.5%
2016 78.13 148th 848 82.5%
2017 75.41 189th 853 77.8%
2018 79.39 131st 847 84.5%
2019 73.27 215th 870 75.3%
2021 64.53 311th 869 64.2%
2022 64.48 328th 858 61.8%
2023 68.50 270th 845 68.0%
2024 64.17 320th 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 30th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.72 76th 463 83.6%
2019 60.79 192nd 515 62.7%
2021 43.72 246th 417 41.0%
2022 72.90 98th 500 80.4%
2023 64.69 145th 524 72.3%
2024 56.08 214th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 129th 728 82.3%
2019 71.02 168th 740 77.3%
2021 58.75 278th 683 59.3%
2022 56.07 287th 663 56.7%
2023 63.94 258th 774 66.7%
2024 79.97 95th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 219th 774 71.7%
2019 65.32 292nd 787 62.9%
2021 63.99 291st 783 62.8%
2022 69.85 239th 799 70.1%
2023 67.35 265th 787 66.3%
2024 61.32 319th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.25 60th 779 92.3%
2019 76.41 155th 798 80.6%
2021 59.72 335th 784 57.3%
2022 55.49 393rd 808 51.4%
2023 64.99 287th 799 64.1%
2024 63.05 305th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.25 185th 712 74.0%
2019 60.19 276th 722 61.8%
2021 42.10 453rd 710 36.2%
2022 39.47 480th 725 33.8%
2023 52.35 345th 712 51.5%
2024 42.10 455th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2007 546 10 44 14 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2008 613 13 50 16 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 657 13 46 17 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2010 696 12 44 14 8 n/a n/a 0 774
2011 609 9 2 11 6 0 38 0 675
2012 486 9 5 10 4 0 33 0 547
2013 456 9 8 14 3 0 20 0 510
2014 491 8 15 12 2 0 25 0 553
2015 500 8 11 20 0 0 19 0 558
2016 519 5 10 17 0 0 20 0 571
2017 548 15 20 24 2 0 31 0 640
2018 576 18 19 32 4 0 35 0 684
2019 552 18 26 24 1 0 43 0 664
2020 545 18 19 29 4 0 37 0 652
2021 546 28 19 23 6 0 32 0 654
2022 464 23 20 16 3 0 29 0 555
2023 335 27 27 15 1 0 20 0 425

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oneka Elementary School

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YearTotal 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 215th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th 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)80.967.6
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)7460.9
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)66.559.5
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)62.248.9
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Oneka Elementary School)74.556.6
 17.9%
   4th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)72.359.4
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)68.254
 14.2%
   4th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)66.557.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Oneka Elementary School)58.639.4
 19.2%
   5th Grade Math (White Bear Lake School District)5845.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Oneka Elementary School)68.873.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Reading (White Bear Lake School District)7466.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Oneka Elementary School)57.756.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (White Bear Lake School District)61.554.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664425
 36%
African American1827
 50%
American Indian11
Asian2627
 3.8%
Hispanic2415
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White552335
 39.3%
Two or More Races4320
 53.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%22.4%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oneka Elementary School

Students at Oneka Elementary School are 79% White, 6% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Oneka Elementary School.

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

Middle : Central Middle
High : White Bear South Campus Senior


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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