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ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4888 HERITAGE PKWY N, HUGO, MN 55038WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
425
Students
Total enrolled
$34,074
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 137% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 425 students in grades PK–05 in HUGO, Minnesota.
137% above average funding
District spends $34,074 per pupil, 137% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in HUGO, Minnesota, serving grades PK–05 with 425 students. The district invests $34,074 per student — 137% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

425
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution226 male · 199 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 95 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian6%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 274236003699

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,074Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$34,074
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,992
Student Support$6,474
Administration$4,089
Operations$5,111
Other$3,407
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $34,074 spent per student, an estimated $15,095 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
39%
State government
51.9%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $34,074/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MATOSKA INTERNATIONALOTTER LAKE ELEMENTARYLINCOLN ELEMENTARYLAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY
+5 more
↓
Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLESUNRISE PARK MIDDLESUNRISE PARK AREA LEARNING CENTERCENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER
+1 more
↓
High School
WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIORWHITE BEAR AREA LEARNING CENTERWHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAMWHITE BEAR LAKE NORTH CAMPUS ALC
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (651)288-1800
NCES ID: 274236003699
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HUGO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other
WHITE BEAR NORTH CAMPUS SENIOR
1,359 students · 09–10
● 62 opp32% FRL
High
WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR
1,111 students · 11–12
● 62 opp26% FRL
Mid
CENTRAL MIDDLE
1,020 students · 06–08
● 62 opp24% FRL
Mid
SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE
743 students · 06–08
● 62 opp39% FRL
Elem
MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL
554 students · KG–05
● 62 opp25% FRL
Elem
OTTER LAKE ELEMENTARY
484 students · PK–05
● 62 opp24% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
460 students · KG–05
● 62 opp22% FRL
Elem
LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY
385 students · PK–05
● 62 opp45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4888 HERITAGE PKWY N, HUGO, MN 55038
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.