Nottawa Community School District

26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091-9319
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 192 students in Nottawa Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Nottawa Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
192 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nottawa Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#363 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
35%
45-49%
45%
30-39%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,635 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,464
$18,512
Spending / Student
$7,635
$17,694

Best Nottawa Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District is ranked #380 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nottawa Community School District?
93% of Nottawa Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Nottawa Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,635 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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