Ottawa Elementary School

Ottawa Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-1
109 Ottawa St,  Buchanan, MI
Buchanan Community Schools
5.0
228 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Karin Falkenstein
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
578:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.9%
Male
44.1%
White
80.2%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/21/2025
My kids LOVED attending Ottawa! Good school, good teachers and small town values.
5.0 other
5/6/2017
This school is the best school for motivation, effort and overall creativity. No student is left behind and everyone has great school sprit.

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Ottawa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-1 in Buchanan, MI, in the Buchanan neighborhood, and is served by the Buchanan Community Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 228 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Ottawa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average home value in this area is $268,346. Discover additional schools in the area, like Buchanan High School, Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Step Up, and more. Learn more about what Buchanan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ottawa Elementary School.

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