Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ponemah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Ponemah 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 Ponemah Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Ponemah Elementary School is ranked #1859 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ponemah Elementary School?
115 students attend Ponemah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ponemah Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponemah Elementary School?
Ponemah Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ponemah Elementary School offer ?
Ponemah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ponemah Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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