Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ogema Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ogema Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ogema Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ogema Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ogema Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
84%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ogema Elementary School's ranking?
Ogema Elementary School is ranked #1224 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ogema Elementary School?
274 students attend Ogema Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ogema Elementary School students are American Indian, and 16% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ogema Elementary School?
Ogema Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ogema Elementary School offer ?
Ogema Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ogema Elementary School part of?
Ogema Elementary School is part of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools School District.
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