Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otsego Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Otsego Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bowling Green, OH, covering approximately 102.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otsego Elementary School's student population of 788 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otsego Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otsego Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otsego Elementary School's ranking?
Otsego Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Otsego Elementary School often compared to?
Otsego Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Otsego Elementary School?
788 students attend Otsego Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Otsego Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otsego Elementary School?
Otsego Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otsego Elementary School offer ?
Otsego Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otsego Elementary School part of?
Otsego Elementary School is part of Otsego Local School District.
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