OTTAWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ottawa Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buchanan Community Schools school district, located in BUCHANAN, MI with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Ottawa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ottawa Elementary School is a public primary school located in Buchanan, Michigan, serving students within the Buchanan Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and the personal development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for success in their middle school years while encouraging a love for learning in a safe, community-centered atmosphere.

As part of the Buchanan school system, Ottawa Elementary benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities through collaboration between staff, families, and the local community. The school utilizes its website, buchananschools.com, as a primary resource for parents to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and administrative updates. Through its dedicated faculty and community focus, Ottawa Elementary strives to provide a nurturing setting that helps every student reach their full academic and social potential.

For more information, contact Ottawa Elementary School at (269) 695-8409 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.