Ponemah Elementary

Public PK, KG-8

 25039 Abinoojiin Dr
       Ponemah, MN  56666-8888


(218) 554-7337

District: Red Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
835th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,064 Help


Students who attend Ponemah Elementary usually attend:

High:    Red Lake Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
99.2%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.7% Help


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Compare Details Ponemah Elementary ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ponemah Elementary ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Red Lake Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponemah Elementary is 7.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Red Lake Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponemah Elementary is $26,064, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Red Lake Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ponemah Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponemah Elementary 835th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Ponemah Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ponemah Elementary 523rd of 535 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Ponemah Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Ponemah Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.17 669th 674 0.7%
2004 2.34 654th 676 3.3%
2006 5.05 724th 756 4.2%
2007 1.96 762nd 777 1.9%
2008 0.41 772nd 781 1.2%
2009 0.29 430th 434 0.9%
2010 8.43 754th 803 6.1%
2011 0.75 808th 814 0.7%
2012 0.38 814th 820 0.7%
2013 1.54 813th 824 1.3%
2014 1.57 810th 826 1.9%
2015 0.45 837th 840 0.4%
2016 0.86 838th 848 1.2%
2017 1.17 840th 853 1.5%
2018 2.12 829th 847 2.1%
2019 1.91 859th 870 1.3%
2021 1.73 869th 869 0.0%
2022 1.32 858th 858 0.0%
2023 2.35 837th 845 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.01 717th 728 1.5%
2019 6.34 726th 740 1.9%
2021 5.10 682nd 683 0.1%
2022 3.87 663rd 663 0.0%
2023 5.14 759th 774 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.53 769th 774 0.6%
2019 1.77 779th 787 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.79 770th 779 1.2%
2019 2.57 785th 798 1.6%
2023 0.76 799th 799 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.55 21st 22 4.5%
2019 12.91 26th 26 0.0%
2021 7.17 20th 20 0.0%
2022 8.58 21st 21 0.0%
2023 12.71 36th 39 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ponemah Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.03 367th 387 5.2%
2007 0.40 400th 403 0.7%
2008 0.29 408th 409 0.2%
2009 0.24 228th 230 0.9%
2010 1.20 442nd 454 2.6%
2011 1.16 470th 478 1.7%
2015 3.51 494th 516 4.3%
2016 0.52 507th 508 0.2%
2017 0.78 522nd 523 0.2%
2018 0.96 517th 518 0.2%
2019 5.05 508th 533 4.7%
2022 2.83 519th 520 0.2%
2023 4.76 517th 529 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.18 53rd 282 81.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.26 398th 401 0.7%
2019 11.93 389th 415 6.3%
2022 5.99 403rd 404 0.2%
2023 10.89 438th 459 4.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.17 436th 438 0.5%
2019 7.68 423rd 454 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Ponemah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.94 23rd 23 0.0%
2019 24.16 20th 23 13.0%
2022 11.30 22nd 22 0.0%
2023 18.08 44th 49 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ponemah Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 174
1989 0 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 174
1990 0 0 0 0 161 n/a n/a 0 161
1991 0 0 0 0 153 n/a n/a 0 153
1992 0 0 0 0 179 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 0 0 0 0 209 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 0 0 0 0 215 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 0 0 0 0 225 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 0 0 0 0 225 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 0 0 0 0 207 n/a n/a 0 207
1998 0 0 0 0 177 n/a n/a 13 190
1999 0 0 0 0 192 n/a n/a 0 192
2000 0 0 0 0 184 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 0 0 0 0 189 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 0 0 0 0 189 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 0 0 0 0 189 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 0 0 0 0 189 n/a n/a 0 189
2005 0 0 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 174
2006 0 0 0 0 185 n/a n/a 0 185
2007 0 0 0 0 178 n/a n/a 0 178
2008 0 0 0 0 185 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 0 0 0 0 182 n/a n/a 0 182
2010 0 0 0 0 185 n/a n/a 0 185
2011 0 0 0 0 190 0 1 0 191
2012 0 0 0 0 177 0 0 0 177
2013 0 0 0 0 206 0 0 0 206
2014 0 0 0 0 207 0 1 0 208
2015 0 0 0 0 203 0 0 0 203
2016 0 0 0 0 219 0 0 0 219
2017 0 0 0 0 210 0 0 0 210
2018 0 0 0 0 201 0 2 0 203
2019 0 0 0 0 190 0 2 0 192
2020 0 0 0 0 176 0 1 0 177
2021 0 0 0 0 143 0 1 0 144
2022 0 0 0 0 149 0 2 0 151
2023 0 0 0 0 129 0 1 0 130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ponemah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 174 12.0 14.5 90.2
1989 174 9.5 18.3 90.2
1990 161 10.3 15.6 0
1991 153 14.5 10.5 61.4
1992 179 15.9 11.2 54.2
1993 209 13.6 15.4 45.5
1994 215 14.4 14.9 94.9
1995 225 21.7 10.4 92.9
1996 225 21.7 10.4 92.9
1997 207 13.4 15.4 94.7
1998 190 n/a 0.0 101.7
1999 192 32.1 6.0 93.2
2000 184 29.6 6.2 97.3
2001 189 34.7 5.4 98.4
2002 189 36.6 5.2 66.7
2003 189 36.6 5.2 66.7
2004 189 34.5 5.5 91
2005 174 29.6 5.9 96.6
2006 185 27.7 6.7 88.1
2007 178 24.8 7.2 93.3
2008 185 24.8 7.5 77.8
2009 182 25.1 7.3 89.6
2010 185 23.5 7.8 90.8
2011 191 22.5 8.4 91.6
2012 177 25.5 6.9 92.7
2013 206 26.0 7.9 89.8
2014 208 29.0 7.1 95.7
2015 203 27.0 7.5 94.6
2016 219 23.0 9.5 95.9
2017 210 26.0 8.0 94.8
2018 203 29.0 7.0 93.1
2019 192 23.9 8.0 90.6
2020 177 24.0 7.3 84.7
2021 144 22.3 6.4 97.9
2022 151 22.3 6.7 84.8
2023 130 17.8 7.2 97.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ponemah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 174 12.0 14.5 90.2
1989 174 9.5 18.3 90.2
1990 161 10.3 15.6 0
1991 153 14.5 10.5 61.4
1992 179 15.9 11.2 54.2
1993 209 13.6 15.4 45.5
1994 215 14.4 14.9 94.9
1995 225 21.7 10.4 92.9
1996 225 21.7 10.4 92.9
1997 207 13.4 15.4 94.7
1998 190 n/a 0.0 101.7
1999 192 32.1 6.0 93.2
2000 184 29.6 6.2 97.3
2001 189 34.7 5.4 98.4
2002 189 36.6 5.2 66.7
2003 189 36.6 5.2 66.7
2004 189 34.5 5.5 91
2005 174 29.6 5.9 96.6
2006 185 27.7 6.7 88.1
2007 178 24.8 7.2 93.3
2008 185 24.8 7.5 77.8
2009 182 25.1 7.3 89.6
2010 185 23.5 7.8 90.8
2011 191 22.5 8.4 91.6
2012 177 25.5 6.9 92.7
2013 206 26.0 7.9 89.8
2014 208 29.0 7.1 95.7
2015 203 27.0 7.5 94.6
2016 219 23.0 9.5 95.9
2017 210 26.0 8.0 94.8
2018 203 29.0 7.0 93.1
2019 192 23.9 8.0 90.6
2020 177 24.0 7.3 84.7
2021 144 22.3 6.4 97.9
2022 151 22.3 6.7 84.8
2023 130 17.8 7.2 97.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ponemah Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $26,064

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponemah Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 859th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 837th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.3%
Ranks 508th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 517th of 529 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)50
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)25.47.2
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)1512.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)16.98
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)33.30
 33.3%
   4th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)25.30.9
 24.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)00
   4th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)18.93.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)50
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)170.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)13.615.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)25.810.3
 15.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Ponemah Elementary)4.67.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Red Lake Public School District)6.55.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)00
   6th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)10.52
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)1520
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)27.417.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)5.99.1
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)7.40.9
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)23.59.1
 14.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)23.56.1
 17.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Ponemah Elementary)21.10
 21.1%
   8th Grade Math (Red Lake Public School District)8.40
 8.4%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Ponemah Elementary)11.110
 1.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Red Lake Public School District)2810
 18%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Ponemah Elementary)200
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Red Lake Public School District)10.42.2
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192130
 32.3%
African American00
American Indian190129
 32.1%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.6%97.7%
 7.1%


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Students at Ponemah Elementary are 99% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Ponemah Elementary.

Ponemah Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Ponemah Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Red Lake Secondary


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