Enrollment
390
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ottawa Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ottawa Elementary School
Ottawa Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ottawa, Ohio, enrolling 390 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #220.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ottawa-Glandorf Local spends $11,284 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ottawa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glandorf Elementary School (515 students): Ottawa Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.8:1).
Ottawa-Glandorf Local also operates Ottawa-Glandorf High School (595 students) and Glandorf Elementary School (515 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottawa-Glandorf Local, which includes Ottawa Elementary School.
$11,284
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 33.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ottawa on the city page.
Is Ottawa Elementary School a good school?
Ottawa Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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