Oneka Elementary School

www.isd624.org/

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oneka Elementary School, located in Hugo, Minnesota, is a prominent institution within the White Bear Lake Area Schools (ISD 624) district. Serving a community-focused population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of well-rounded students. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that every child receives the tools necessary to succeed in their formative years.

As part of the White Bear Lake district, Oneka Elementary benefits from a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology, literacy, and STEM initiatives to prepare students for the modern educational landscape. The school’s physical location on Heritage Parkway N reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, offering a safe and engaging atmosphere for students to explore their interests. By maintaining high expectations and a culture of inclusivity, Oneka Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while preparing them for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

463

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oneka Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	30
Black	28
Asian	31
Two or More	36

White
338 (73.0%)
Two or More
36 (7.8%)
Asian
31 (6.7%)
Hispanic
30 (6.5%)
Black
28 (6.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	White Bear Lake School District
Phone:	(651)288-1800
Website:	http://www.isd624.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 79