D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Onaway Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4549 M 33, Onaway, MI 49765
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.54 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
243
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.54 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+16 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -8 pts, math +1 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income37%47%reading +1 pts, math +16 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4549 M 33
City Onaway
ZIP Code 49765
District 2626400
NCES School ID 262640006288
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49765

Understanding the community around Onaway Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,308
Per Capita Income $25,324
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $105,500
Median Rent $639
Owner-Occupied 83.8%
Renter-Occupied 16.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Onaway Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.6%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Black 0.4%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 243
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has 243 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Onaway Elementary School serve?
Onaway Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Onaway Elementary School receive per student?
Onaway Elementary School receives $14,754 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Onaway Elementary School in 49765 ▼
Avg Home Value
$208,845
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+17.7%
% Renters
16.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026