- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petoskey, MI
Ottawa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262793006371
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottawa Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ottawa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793006371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ottawa Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262793006371 · Petoskey, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 13.2:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Petoskey High School (862 students)
Ottawa Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 21.5 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
- Petoskey High
Petoskey High School
862 students
- Petoskey Middl
Petoskey Middle School
561 students
- Sheridan Schoo 252
Sheridan School
252 students
- This school 250
Ottawa Elementary School
250 students
- Lincoln School 237
Lincoln School
237 students
- Central Elemen 234
Central Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Ottawa Elementary School reports 250 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$14,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Ottawa Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Petoskey reports $14,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Petoskey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa Elementary School
How many students attend Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petoskey, MI. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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?
43.5% 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 88.0% of enrollment, in Petoskey, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ottawa Elementary School rank among schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Petoskey, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Petoskey on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Ottawa Elementary School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students), Petoskey Middle School (561 students), and Sheridan School (252 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.