Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ottawa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ottawa Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ottawa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ottawa Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2129 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottawa Elementary School's ranking?
Ottawa Elementary School is ranked #2129 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ottawa Elementary School often compared to?
Ottawa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie C Graham Elementary School, Tenniswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Ottawa Elementary School?
450 students attend Ottawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ottawa Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ottawa Elementary School offer ?
Ottawa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottawa Elementary School part of?
Ottawa Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.
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