Serving 136 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 46%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
Top Rankings
Ponemah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ponemah Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ponemah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponemah Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1772 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
96%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Red Lake Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponemah Elementary School's ranking?
Ponemah Elementary School is ranked #1772 out of 1,773 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 46% 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?
136 students attend Ponemah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ponemah Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponemah Elementary School part of?
Ponemah Elementary School is part of Red Lake Public School District.
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