Enrollment
250
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ottawa Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ottawa Elementary School
Ottawa Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Petoskey, Michigan, enrolling 250 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #279.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students) and Petoskey Middle School (561 students) alongside Ottawa Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ottawa Elementary School compares
Ottawa Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,510
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Petoskey, which includes Ottawa Elementary School.
$13,510
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 24.7%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ottawa Elementary School a good school?
Ottawa Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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