Ottawa Elementary School

www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/ottawa/

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ottawa Elementary School, located on Millar Road in Clinton Township, Michigan, is a public school serving students in the Chippewa Valley Schools district. As a K-5 institution, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is known for being a key part of the local Clinton Township community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

Like many schools in the Chippewa Valley district, Ottawa Elementary prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom and strives to maintain high educational standards. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With its established presence in the neighborhood, Ottawa Elementary serves as a central hub for families, focusing on inclusive learning practices and the development of well-rounded, successful students.

519

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	41
Black	114
Asian	8
Two or More	52

White
304 (58.6%)
Black
114 (22.0%)
Two or More
52 (10.0%)
Hispanic
41 (7.9%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-6600
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/ottawa/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 70

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 84