Onaway Elementary School

Summary:

Onaway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, serving 386 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Shaker Heights City School District, which is ranked 337 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onaway's academic performance is generally strong, with its 4th-grade students outperforming the Shaker Heights district and the state in both Mathematics (82.9% proficient or better) and English Language Arts (85.5% proficient or better) in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 160th out of 1,684 Ohio elementary schools (5-star rating) in 2014-2015 to a low of 603rd out of 1,577 (3-star rating) in the current 2023-2024 school year. Onaway's White students consistently rank among the top 5% of Ohio elementary schools, while its African American students and students with disabilities also perform well compared to their peers statewide. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students and special education students lag behind, ranking in the bottom 25% of Ohio elementary schools.

Compared to the other elementary schools in the Shaker Heights district, Onaway performs well academically, particularly in 4th-grade Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the nearby Fernway Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 3rd-grade Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates exceeding Onaway's. Onaway's per-student spending of $15,953 in 2018-2019 is higher than the nearby Cleveland Municipal schools, which range from $9,099 to $12,469 per student, suggesting that the additional funding may contribute to Onaway's stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3115 Woodbury Rd
       Shaker Heights, OH  44120-2442


(216) 295-4080

District: Shaker Heights City

SchoolDigger Rank:
603rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,043 Help


Students who attend Onaway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shaker Hts Middle School
    Woodbury Elementary School
High:    Shaker Hts High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
African American:
33.9%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.2% Help


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Compare Details Onaway Elementary School ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.21. (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 Onaway Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shaker Heights City School District. Racial makeup is: White (52%), African American (33.9%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Shaker Heights City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 18.2. 2 elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onaway Elementary School is $17,043, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onaway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaway Elementary School 603rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Onaway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Shaker Heights City:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Heights City 337th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.16 47th 1471 96.8%
2005 87.28 62nd 1501 95.9%
2006 82.05 139th 1504 90.8%
2007 78.34 247th 1609 84.6%
2008 78.68 254th 1582 83.9%
2009 83.93 84th 1610 94.8%
2010 84.45 99th 1662 94.0%
2011 71.66 526th 1686 68.8%
2012 74.29 443rd 1709 74.1%
2013 71.02 579th 1701 66.0%
2014 80.53 204th 1687 87.9%
2015 84.28 160th 1684 90.5%
2016 75.32 443rd 1678 73.6%
2017 62.47 797th 1651 51.7%
2018 72.62 524th 1636 68.0%
2019 78.95 337th 1676 79.9%
2021 74.19 472nd 1610 70.7%
2022 77.38 381st 1588 76.0%
2023 73.06 484th 1596 69.7%
2024 67.21 603rd 1577 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.68 771st 900 14.3%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 1109th 1465 24.3%
2019 71.07 380th 1465 74.1%
2021 12.97 1216th 1404 13.4%
2022 19.71 1145th 1419 19.3%
2023 11.80 1283rd 1447 11.3%
2024 24.00 1165th 1484 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.09 494th 1518 67.5%
2019 82.88 168th 1502 88.8%
2021 70.84 445th 1467 69.7%
2022 76.35 358th 1488 75.9%
2023 66.20 577th 1483 61.1%
2024 74.94 383rd 1466 73.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.50 219th 1021 78.6%
2021 63.12 194th 765 74.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 42nd 759 94.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.18 492nd 1536 68.0%
2019 74.88 417th 1535 72.8%
2021 68.03 539th 1499 64.0%
2022 76.95 360th 1518 76.3%
2023 80.72 274th 1498 81.7%
2024 53.73 808th 1485 45.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.36 331st 598 44.6%
2019 70.65 127th 605 79.0%
2021 52.44 177th 533 66.8%
2022 46.32 279th 601 53.6%
2023 32.65 396th 610 35.1%
2024 47.41 273rd 603 54.7%
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Rank History for White students at Onaway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.59 9th 1309 99.3%
2019 91.95 4th 1271 99.7%
2021 86.70 115th 1249 90.8%
2023 89.45 26th 1215 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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by a parent
Sunday, June 20, 2010

Open Quote My son attends their Pre-K program, and I am a very satisfied parent! They have a fabulous curriculum, staff and educational services that are competitive. I encourage anyone within the Cleveland Metropolitan area to consider Onaway Elementary School. Close Quote



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 144 146 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 149 154 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1990 176 178 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 174 163 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 180 168 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 182 149 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 339
1994 206 160 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 260 186 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 260 186 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 246 212 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 231 223 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 206 221 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 219 234 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 210 243 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 169 189 5 8 0 n/a n/a 17 388
2003 169 189 5 8 0 n/a n/a 17 388
2004 163 175 7 5 0 n/a n/a 21 371
2005 172 163 7 5 0 n/a n/a 23 370
2006 162 156 11 6 0 n/a n/a 25 360
2007 205 169 15 8 0 n/a n/a 21 418
2008 212 153 16 6 0 n/a n/a 27 414
2009 221 153 19 5 0 n/a n/a 26 424
2010 223 146 20 6 0 n/a n/a 29 424
2011 214 141 18 6 0 0 29 0 408
2012 222 149 21 8 0 0 30 0 430
2013 198 142 21 10 0 0 28 0 399
2014 220 126 20 19 0 0 26 0 411
2015 204 141 27 13 0 0 24 0 409
2016 198 134 24 11 0 0 27 0 394
2017 184 140 21 11 0 0 36 0 392
2018 200 130 18 12 0 0 37 0 397
2019 207 120 16 8 0 0 44 0 395
2020 223 110 13 6 0 0 38 0 390
2021 199 135 11 10 0 0 39 0 394
2022 209 134 8 8 2 0 44 0 405
2023 195 126 6 13 2 0 44 0 386
2024 218 142 7 15 1 0 36 0 419

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 297 19.0 15.6 0
1989 313 20.0 15.6 n/a
1990 363 22.9 15.8 n/a
1991 345 23.3 14.8 n/a
1992 351 25.9 13.5 n/a
1993 339 26.3 12.9 0
1994 371 27.7 13.4 0
1995 454 28.8 15.8 5.7
1996 454 28.8 15.8 5.7
1997 465 29.0 16.0 6
1998 467 30.5 15.3 0
1999 440 31.9 13.8 0
2000 468 33.9 13.8 0
2001 464 37.3 12.4 0
2002 388 29.5 13.2 0
2003 388 29.5 13.2 0
2004 371 27.7 13.4 n/a
2005 370 26.8 13.8 17.3
2006 360 26.6 13.5 22.1
2007 418 24.0 17.4 15.1
2008 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
2009 424 21.0 20.2 21.9
2010 424 24.0 17.6 21.5
2011 408 23.0 17.7 22.1
2012 430 23.0 18.6 26.7
2013 399 22.0 18.1 26.6
2014 411 24.0 17.1 26.5
2015 409 n/a n/a 27.9
2016 394 23.0 17.1 29.7
2017 392 23.0 17.0 29.1
2018 397 24.0 16.5 24.4
2019 395 24.0 16.4 25.8
2020 390 23.0 16.9 39
2021 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
2022 405 22.9 17.6 n/a
2023 386 23.9 16.1 20.7
2024 419 23.0 18.2 23.2

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 297 19.0 15.6 0
1989 313 20.0 15.6 n/a
1990 363 22.9 15.8 n/a
1991 345 23.3 14.8 n/a
1992 351 25.9 13.5 n/a
1993 339 26.3 12.9 0
1994 371 27.7 13.4 0
1995 454 28.8 15.8 5.7
1996 454 28.8 15.8 5.7
1997 465 29.0 16.0 6
1998 467 30.5 15.3 0
1999 440 31.9 13.8 0
2000 468 33.9 13.8 0
2001 464 37.3 12.4 0
2002 388 29.5 13.2 0
2003 388 29.5 13.2 0
2004 371 27.7 13.4 n/a
2005 370 26.8 13.8 17.3
2006 360 26.6 13.5 22.1
2007 418 24.0 17.4 15.1
2008 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
2009 424 21.0 20.2 21.9
2010 424 24.0 17.6 21.5
2011 408 23.0 17.7 22.1
2012 430 23.0 18.6 26.7
2013 399 22.0 18.1 26.6
2014 411 24.0 17.1 26.5
2015 409 n/a n/a 27.9
2016 394 23.0 17.1 29.7
2017 392 23.0 17.0 29.1
2018 397 24.0 16.5 24.4
2019 395 24.0 16.4 25.8
2020 390 23.0 16.9 39
2021 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
2022 405 22.9 17.6 n/a
2023 386 23.9 16.1 20.7
2024 419 23.0 18.2 23.2

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 Onaway Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,953
2022 $16,108
2023 $16,981
2024 $17,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Onaway 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 337th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 484th of 1596 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Onaway Elementary School)86.975
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shaker Heights City)7763.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Elementary School)93.479.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shaker Heights City)80.670.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Onaway Elementary School)8068.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Heights City)81.266.3
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Onaway Elementary School)75.772.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shaker Heights City)73.663.6
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395386
 2.3%
African American120126
 5%
American Indian02
Asian166
 62.5%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White207195
 5.8%
Two or More Races4444
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%20.7%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Onaway Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Onaway Elementary School.

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

Middle : Shaker Hts Middle School
Middle : Woodbury Elementary School
High : Shaker Hts High School

Onaway Elementary School ranks 603rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Onaway Elementary School are 52% White, 34% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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

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