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Ottawa Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–1
BUCHANAN, Michigan · Buchanan Community Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students230
Student:Teacher15.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Ottawa
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
230
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
62%+7.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Ottawa Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–1 in BUCHANAN, Michigan. The school enrolls 230 students. It is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
230 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–1
DistrictBuchanan Community Schools
County26021
CityBUCHANAN
ZIP49107
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260714004311

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment230
White84.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
84.8%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
2.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %62%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)