Ottawa ESD 141

Located at 320 W Main St in Ottawa, Illinois, Ottawa Elementary School District 141 serves as an active, foundational public education system for young learners across the region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district set within a distant town setting, Ottawa ESD 141 encompasses five operational schools dedicated entirely to primary and middle-grade education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district supports a total enrollment of 1,747 students. This student body reflects a diverse local population, comprising 1,238 White, 339 Hispanic, 93 multiracial, 55 Black, and 19 Asian students, alongside American Indian representation.

To maintain a supportive and comprehensive learning environment, Ottawa ESD 141 leverages a robust operational workforce totaling 574 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional framework is driven by 270 full-time equivalent teachers and 46 instructional aides, backed by an additional 258 support staff members who oversee student services, administration, and facilities. This substantial staffing structure underscores the district's capacity to deliver individualized attention and strong academic guidance throughout a child's early educational journey. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore further district initiatives and community resources by visiting their website at www.oes141.org or contacting the central administrative office directly at (815) 433-1133.