Ottawa Elementary School

Summary:

Ottawa Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving around 500 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district, which is ranked 221 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ottawa Elementary has seen a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in African American students over the past few years, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments. Only 22.2% of 3rd graders, 31% of 4th graders, and 44.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, significantly lower than the district's 42.1% and the state's 39.6%. Additionally, Ottawa Elementary has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 31.5% in 2022-2023, higher than nearby schools like Clinton Valley Elementary (32.4%) and Huron Elementary (21.9%).

The school also serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 57.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Miami Elementary (47.63%) and Clinton Valley Elementary (71.65%). This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, which are further exacerbated by a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 19.6 compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 18601 Millar Rd
       Clinton Twp, MI  48036-2094


(586) 723-6600

District: Chippewa Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1065th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,987 Help


Students who attend Ottawa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Algonquin Middle School
High:    Chippewa Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
African American:
23.8%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Compare Details Ottawa Elementary School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), African American (23.8%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ottawa Elementary School is 19.1. 8 elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ottawa Elementary School is $12,987. 10 elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ottawa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ottawa Elementary School 1065th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ottawa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chippewa Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Valley Schools 221st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ottawa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.55 792nd 1545 48.7%
2007 58.50 778th 1565 50.3%
2008 54.74 914th 1577 42.0%
2009 52.49 988th 1589 37.8%
2010 59.99 853rd 1552 45.0%
2011 58.30 821st 1552 47.1%
2012 55.69 717th 1566 54.2%
2013 59.85 639th 1563 59.1%
2014 45.18 917th 1533 40.2%
2015 46.40 896th 1580 43.3%
2016 48.69 812th 1548 47.5%
2017 41.34 846th 1466 42.3%
2018 45.72 856th 1448 40.9%
2019 34.21 926th 1408 34.2%
2021 19.16 976th 1153 15.4%
2022 31.82 896th 1344 33.3%
2023 25.35 1066th 1470 27.5%
2024 27.27 1065th 1486 28.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.17 50th 81 38.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 308th 403 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 820th 1397 41.3%
2019 24.53 919th 1134 19.0%
2021 30.09 565th 749 24.6%
2022 30.53 788th 1099 28.3%
2023 26.19 1022nd 1350 24.3%
2024 29.64 1002nd 1381 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.79 718th 1443 50.2%
2019 30.68 842nd 1171 28.1%
2021 18.54 793rd 902 12.1%
2022 33.05 757th 1106 31.6%
2023 18.79 1083rd 1321 18.0%
2024 20.40 1078th 1342 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.11 905th 1446 37.4%
2019 28.66 877th 1196 26.7%
2021 29.04 677th 915 26.0%
2022 24.37 869th 1139 23.7%
2023 24.03 1002nd 1334 24.9%
2024 24.75 1009th 1347 25.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.22 114th 475 76.0%
2024 36.17 201st 348 42.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ottawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.48 817th 1253 34.8%
2019 27.23 857th 1128 24.0%
2021 19.34 866th 1005 13.8%
2022 32.80 747th 1102 32.2%
2023 22.83 966th 1198 19.4%
2024 29.14 866th 1204 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 8, 2017

Open Quote Amazing School, Excellent teachers, and an amazing staff. Our children absolutely love this school and all the teachers. The Principal is the Best Principle of any school I have known. Very involved and liked by everyone. The front office staff is very kind always. They have cool programs such as Lego Robotics and Science competitions that are really cool. I am Very proud to have my children at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ottawa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 4 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 522 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 543 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 456 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 461 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 463 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 475 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 441 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 441 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 423 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 436 9 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 421 7 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 414 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 412 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 385 9 8 6 0 n/a n/a 5 413
2003 385 9 8 6 0 n/a n/a 5 413
2004 409 12 7 9 0 n/a n/a 3 440
2005 386 13 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 386 9 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 378 15 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 380 32 1 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 440
2009 359 33 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 320 35 4 26 0 n/a n/a 1 386
2011 331 36 5 20 0 0 3 0 395
2012 336 43 2 21 0 0 2 0 404
2013 324 43 4 12 0 0 11 0 394
2014 312 39 2 16 3 0 9 0 381
2015 306 46 3 21 0 0 16 0 392
2016 294 54 3 22 0 0 16 0 389
2017 292 57 5 20 0 0 17 0 391
2018 284 55 6 21 0 0 33 0 399
2019 285 53 5 22 0 0 30 0 395
2020 304 49 6 26 0 0 34 0 419
2021 271 43 7 17 0 0 30 0 368
2022 302 75 8 24 0 0 41 0 450
2023 314 97 6 30 0 0 53 0 500
2024 297 122 6 37 0 0 51 0 513

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ottawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 554 30.0 18.4 3.6
1991 468 n/a n/a n/a
1992 465 n/a n/a n/a
1993 466 n/a 0.0 0
1994 481 18.5 26.0 6.4
1995 454 19.5 23.3 8.1
1996 454 19.5 23.3 8.1
1997 434 20.0 21.7 9.4
1998 452 22.0 20.5 11.7
1999 435 22.0 19.8 10.1
2000 425 21.0 20.2 16.5
2001 415 22.0 18.9 17.1
2002 413 21.2 19.5 21.3
2003 413 21.2 19.5 21.3
2004 440 22.0 20.0 26.5
2005 419 22.0 19.0 29.4
2006 414 22.3 18.6 29.2
2007 418 21.1 19.8 29.4
2008 440 21.7 20.3 27.7
2009 429 20.2 21.2 34.5
2010 386 19.3 19.9 40.3
2011 395 18.4 21.4 44.8
2012 404 18.4 21.9 45.3
2013 394 19.2 20.5 41.4
2014 381 19.5 19.5 40.4
2015 392 20.0 19.6 38.3
2016 389 19.0 20.4 36.8
2017 391 21.4 18.2 39.1
2018 399 19.4 20.5 46.4
2019 395 20.5 19.2 47.1
2020 419 20.3 20.6 43
2021 368 20.2 18.2 45.4
2022 450 20.5 21.9 48.4
2023 500 25.5 19.6 57.6
2024 513 26.8 19.1 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ottawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 554 30.0 18.4 3.6
1991 468 n/a n/a n/a
1992 465 n/a n/a n/a
1993 466 n/a 0.0 0
1994 481 18.5 26.0 6.4
1995 454 19.5 23.3 8.1
1996 454 19.5 23.3 8.1
1997 434 20.0 21.7 9.4
1998 452 22.0 20.5 11.7
1999 435 22.0 19.8 10.1
2000 425 21.0 20.2 16.5
2001 415 22.0 18.9 17.1
2002 413 21.2 19.5 21.3
2003 413 21.2 19.5 21.3
2004 440 22.0 20.0 26.5
2005 419 22.0 19.0 29.4
2006 414 22.3 18.6 29.2
2007 418 21.1 19.8 29.4
2008 440 21.7 20.3 27.7
2009 429 20.2 21.2 34.5
2010 386 19.3 19.9 40.3
2011 395 18.4 21.4 44.8
2012 404 18.4 21.9 45.3
2013 394 19.2 20.5 41.4
2014 381 19.5 19.5 40.4
2015 392 20.0 19.6 38.3
2016 389 19.0 20.4 36.8
2017 391 21.4 18.2 39.1
2018 399 19.4 20.5 46.4
2019 395 20.5 19.2 47.1
2020 419 20.3 20.6 43
2021 368 20.2 18.2 45.4
2022 450 20.5 21.9 48.4
2023 500 25.5 19.6 57.6
2024 513 26.8 19.1 60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ottawa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (5.3%) $9,740 (94.7%) $10,288
2020 $543 (5.3%) $9,712 (94.7%) $10,255
2021 $664 (5.2%) $12,090 (94.8%) $12,754
2022 $2,470 (21.3%) $9,136 (78.7%) $11,606
2023 $870 (6.7%) $12,117 (93.3%) $12,987

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ottawa Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 926th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1066th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa Elementary School)30.529.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)46.843.1
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ottawa Elementary School)49.228.1
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)59.251.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa Elementary School)39.534.2
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)50.548.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ottawa Elementary School)3739.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)51.443.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa Elementary School)35.422
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)48.749.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ottawa Elementary School)29.218.7
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)46.740.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395500
 26.6%
African American5397
 83%
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic2230
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White285314
 10.2%
Two or More Races3053
 76.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%57.6%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa Elementary School

Students who attend Ottawa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Algonquin Middle School
High : Chippewa Valley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Ottawa Elementary School.

Ottawa Elementary School ranks 1065th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Ottawa Elementary School are 58% White, 24% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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