Ottawa Elementary School vs Ballard Elementary School
Ballard Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.0/10 compared to 4.1/10. Ballard Elementary School is significantly larger with 576 students, about 2.5× the size of Ottawa Elementary School (228). In math proficiency, Ottawa Elementary School leads at 87.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ottawa Elementary School
Buchanan, MI
4.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 1st
228 students
Ballard Elementary School
Niles, MI
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
576 students
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| Metric | Ottawa Elementary School | Ballard Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 1.2 | 4.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 80% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #2,897 of 3,198 | #2,558 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 20th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ottawa Elementary School | Ballard Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 87.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 87.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Buchanan (49107) | Niles (49120) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,118 | $61,940 |
| Median Home Value | $174,500 | $166,800 |
| Median Rent | $987 | $911 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.7% | 20.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | 14.5% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 23 min |