OTTAWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ottawa Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey school district, located in PETOSKEY, MI with about 311 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, Ottawa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 school located in Petoskey, Michigan, serving as part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district. Situated on Kalamazoo Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children within the local community. It follows the broader educational mission of the Petoskey school system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for future educational success.

The school benefits from being part of a well-regarded district that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or specific school activities can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.petoskeyschools.org. As an integral part of the Petoskey educational landscape, Ottawa Elementary serves as a foundational step for young learners in the area, focusing on essential academic skills and social-emotional well-being.

For more information, contact Ottawa Elementary School at (231) 348-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

871 KALAMAZOO AVE
PETOSKEY, MI 49770-3216
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OTTAWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PETOSKEY, MI with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
311
Teachers:
18.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 311 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OTTAWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.1%
Two or more races
7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.