Ottawa Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Ottawa Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ottawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ottawa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
248 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#653 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
37
Grade 1 Students
39
40
Grade 2 Students
46
44
Grade 3 Students
46
41
Grade 4 Students
39
42
Grade 5 Students
40
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
