- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buchanan, MI
Ottawa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260714004311
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottawa Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Buchanan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ottawa Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buchanan, MI.
School address
District: Buchanan Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260714004311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ottawa Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 260714004311 · Buchanan, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Buchanan High School (561 students)
Ottawa Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ottawa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High School
561 students
- Buchanan Middl
Buchanan Middle School
358 students
- Moccasin Eleme
Moccasin Elementary School
354 students
- This school
Ottawa Elementary School
230 students
- Buchanan Virtu 49
Buchanan Virtual Academy
49 students
- Buchanan Step 15
Buchanan Step Up
15 students
What this shows Ottawa Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottawa Elementary School compares
Ottawa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Ottawa Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Buchanan Community Schools reports $13,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ottawa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moccasin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Step Up | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ottawa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Buchanan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa Elementary School
How many students attend Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buchanan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ottawa Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Ottawa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottawa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ottawa Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Buchanan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ottawa Elementary School rank among public schools in Buchanan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buchanan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buchanan on the city page.
What other schools are in Buchanan Community Schools?
Besides Ottawa Elementary School, Buchanan Community Schools also operates Buchanan High School (561 students), Buchanan Middle School (358 students), and Moccasin Elementary School (354 students). See the Buchanan Community Schools district page for the complete list.