Ottawa Area Center

www.oaisd.org

102 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Ottawa Area Center (OAC), located in Allendale, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD). The school is dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, ranging from early childhood through age 26. Its primary mission is to provide a highly supportive, inclusive, and therapeutic environment that addresses the unique cognitive, physical, and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.

The center is known for its individualized approach to learning, utilizing highly specialized staff—including teachers, therapists, and support specialists—to implement customized Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). By focusing on life skills, vocational training, and functional academics, the Ottawa Area Center empowers its students to maximize their independence and successfully integrate into their communities. The facility serves as a vital resource for families within the OAISD, ensuring that students with complex needs receive the specialized instruction and adaptive technologies necessary to thrive.

102

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Area Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
70 (68.6 %)
Hispanic
16 (15.7 %)
Two or More
8 (7.8 %)
Black
5 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottawa Area ISD
Phone:	(616)895-4303
Website:	http://www.oaisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 4