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6.5 avg / 10

Ottawa Esd 141 School District

School District · Ottawa, Illinois

Students: 1,774
Teachers (FTE): 140

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,290

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#244 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,290

+$1,600 vs Illinois median

District size

1,774 students

Larger than Illinois median

About Ottawa Esd 141

Ottawa Esd 141 is a Ottawa, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,774 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $18,290 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ottawa Esd 141 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mckinley Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Ottawa Esd 141 students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Ottawa Esd 141, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.1%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Ottawa Esd 141 with test data.

District Details

City
Ottawa
Total Enrollment
1,774
Teachers (FTE)
140
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ottawa Esd 141?

Ottawa Esd 141 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ottawa Esd 141?

The average composite rating for Ottawa Esd 141 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ottawa Esd 141?

Ottawa Esd 141 spends $18,290 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ottawa Esd 141?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ottawa Esd 141 is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ottawa Esd 141?

Mckinley Elem School is the highest-rated school in Ottawa Esd 141 with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Ottawa Esd 141?

Across schools in Ottawa Esd 141 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ottawa Esd 141 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Ottawa Esd 141 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
23.5%
ELA Proficiency
32.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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