Onaway Elementary School

3115 Woodbury Rd
Shaker Heights, OH 44120

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Onaway Elementary School, located at 3115 Woodbury Road, serves as a foundational institution within the Shaker Heights City School District in Ohio. It is widely recognized for its commitment to the district’s core values of diversity, equity, and academic excellence. The school serves students in grades K-4, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, Onaway benefits from strong community involvement and a culture that encourages students to become engaged, thoughtful citizens.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages inquiry-based learning and global awareness. Beyond the classroom, Onaway places a significant emphasis on an inclusive school climate, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience that honors the diverse backgrounds of its student body. By integrating innovative teaching strategies with a strong sense of community tradition, Onaway Elementary prepares its students for success in the later grades while maintaining the close-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of the Shaker Heights area.

462

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Onaway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	14
Black	162
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
230 (49.8%)
Black
162 (35.1%)
Two or More
48 (10.4%)
Hispanic
14 (3.0%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Shaker Heights City
Phone:	(216)295-4080
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 81

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 71