Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ontonagon Area Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
99%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Ontonagon Area Elementary School?
151 students attend Ontonagon Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ontonagon Area Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontonagon Area Elementary School?
Ontonagon Area Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ontonagon Area Elementary School offer ?
Ontonagon Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ontonagon Area Elementary School part of?
Ontonagon Area Elementary School is part of Ontonagon Area School District.
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