Onamia Elementary School

ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
35465 125TH AVE
ONAMIA, MN 56359
131 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Onamia Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Onamia, Minnesota, serving as a key component of the Onamia Public Schools district. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the middle-elementary grade levels, bridging the gap between primary instruction and middle school. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging student participation in a variety of school activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Onamia. Because of its location, the school often benefits from a collaborative relationship with the surrounding Mille Lacs area, promoting a sense of belonging and cultural awareness among its diverse student body. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and district-wide initiatives, Onamia Intermediate School strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges of secondary education while nurturing their personal growth and community involvement.
131
Total Students
8.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    66 (50.4%)
  • White
    47 (35.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (9.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (1.5%)
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: ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)532-6707
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 43
Grade 6 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Onamia Primary School
ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
130 Students
35465 125TH AVE
ONAMIA, MN 56359 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd