Enrollment
230
Elementary
DISTRICT 292 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 260714004311
Ottawa Elementary School
109 OTTAWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107 · (269) 695-8409 · Berrien County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL230 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
143 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 | 46% |
| Grade 1 | 125 | 54% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Buchanan Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ottawa Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Elementary School this school | 230 | 62.2% | N/A |
| Homestead Hills Elementary School BENZONIA | 209 | 63.2% | N/A |
| West Ward Elementary School ALLEGAN | 247 | 64.0% | 41.1% |
| Eastwood Elementary BIG RAPIDS | 209 | 59.3% | N/A |
| Henry Niedermeier Elementary School NEWPORT | 242 | 58.3% | 48.8% |
| Bellevue Elementary School BELLEVUE | 226 | 58.0% | 27.0% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ottawa Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Berrien County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 230 | #1,343 of 1,630 | #20 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #510 of 1,424 | #9 of 23 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.4% | #881 of 1,424 | #20 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.2% | #653 of 1,563 | #14 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.2% | #372 of 440 | #8 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
230
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 290
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 230 | 15.2 | 15.1:1 | 62% (143) |
| 2023-24 | 228 | 15.3 | 14.9:1 | 63% (144) |
| 2022-23 | 222 | 15.3 | 14.5:1 | 57% (127) |
| 2020-21 | 233 | 16 | 14.6:1 | 55% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 225 | 15.8 | 14.3:1 | 57% (129) |
| 2015-16 | 221 | 16 | 13.8:1 | 54% (119) |
| 2010-11 | 276 | 13 | 21.2:1 | 52% (144) |
| 2000-01 | 274 | 14 | 19.6:1 | 37% (101) |
| 1990-91 | 290 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ottawa Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (225 to 230); teachers down 3% (15.8 to 15.2).
About Ottawa Elementary School
Ottawa Elementary School is a small elementary school serving families in BUCHANAN, Michigan. Classes run from pre-K through 1, and the school has 230 students. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students, so this school is 38% smaller than average.
Ottawa Elementary School belongs to Buchanan Community Schools, a district of 6 schools and 1,567 students.
About 85% of the student body at Ottawa Elementary School is White. The rest of enrollment is 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, and 2% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Berrien County's population at about 74%. The school's diversity index is 27%, meaning two students picked at random have a 27% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its teaching staff equals 15.2 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.1:1. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 15.1:1 here. Around 62% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
In Berrien County (population about 153,288), the median household income is $65,425, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Ottawa Elementary School is one of 75 public schools in the county.
Buchanan Middle School is the closest public school, about 0.4 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 6.
Under the NCES locale system, Ottawa Elementary School is Town: Fringe.
Federal data show 233 students in 2020-21 and 230 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
Community posts for Ottawa Elementary School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Berrien County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
153,288
Census ACS
Median income
$65,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
21,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Buchanan Community Schools
- Buchanan High SchoolHigh · 561 students
- Buchanan Middle SchoolMiddle · 358 students
- Moccasin Elementary SchoolElementary · 354 students
- Buchanan Virtual AcademyCombined · 49 students
- Buchanan Step UpCombined · 15 students
Other schools in BUCHANAN
- Buchanan High SchoolHigh · 561 students
- Buchanan Middle SchoolMiddle · 358 students
- Moccasin Elementary SchoolElementary · 354 students
- Buchanan Virtual AcademyCombined · 49 students
- Buchanan Step UpCombined · 15 students
Other Ottawa Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named Ottawa Elementary. Ottawa Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Ottawa Elementary SchoolCLINTON TWP, MI · 519 students
- Ottawa Elementary SchoolPETOSKEY, MI · 250 students
- Ottawa Elementary SchoolOttawa, OH · 390 students
Nearby schools
- Buchanan Middle School0.4 mi · 358
- Buchanan Step Up0.4 mi · 15
- Buchanan High School0.4 mi · 561
- Buchanan Virtual Academy0.4 mi · 49
- Moccasin Elementary School0.6 mi · 354
- Ballard Elementary School4.9 mi · 516
Frequently asked questions
About Ottawa Elementary SchoolHow large is Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School enrolls approximately 230 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Ottawa Elementary School serve?
Ottawa Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Ottawa Elementary School?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at Ottawa Elementary School.
How diverse is Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School reports a student body of 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School is overseen by Buchanan Community Schools in Berrien County.
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