- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottawa, OH
Ottawa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390493703573
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottawa Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ottawa Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ottawa, OH.
School address
District: Ottawa-Glandorf Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390493703573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Ottawa Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 390493703573 · Ottawa, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottawa-Glandorf High School (595 students)
Ottawa Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ottawa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottawa-Glandor
Ottawa-Glandorf High School
595 students
- Glandorf Eleme
Glandorf Elementary School
515 students
- This school
Ottawa Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Ottawa Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottawa Elementary School compares
Ottawa Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Ottawa Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa-Glandorf Local reports $12,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa-Glandorf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glandorf Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottawa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa Elementary School
How many students attend Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottawa, OH. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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?
28.6% of students at Ottawa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottawa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ottawa Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Ottawa, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa Elementary School?
Ottawa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ottawa, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ottawa-Glandorf Local?
Besides Ottawa Elementary School, Ottawa-Glandorf Local also operates Ottawa-Glandorf High School (595 students) and Glandorf Elementary School (515 students). See the Ottawa-Glandorf Local district page for the complete list.