Ottawa Elementary School

www.petoskeyschools.org

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ottawa Elementary School is a public school located in Petoskey, Michigan, serving as part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district. Situated on Kalamazoo Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children within the local community. It follows the broader educational mission of the Petoskey school system, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for future educational success.

The school benefits from being part of a well-regarded district that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or specific school activities can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.petoskeyschools.org. As an integral part of the Petoskey educational landscape, Ottawa Elementary serves as a foundational step for young learners in the area, focusing on essential academic skills and social-emotional well-being.

250

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	7

White
220 (88.0%)
Two or More
15 (6.0%)
American Indian
7 (2.8%)
Hispanic
6 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Public Schools of Petoskey
Phone:	(231)348-2130
Website:	http://www.petoskeyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 45

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47