Ottawa Elementary School

109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 33%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ottawa Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
222 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ottawa Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ottawa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ottawa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ottawa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Ottawa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ottawa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Ottawa Elementary School?
222 students attend Ottawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ottawa Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ottawa Elementary School offer ?
Ottawa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ottawa Elementary School part of?
Ottawa Elementary School is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 33%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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