North Ottawa County School District
School District · Minneapolis, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,881
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,881
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating North Ottawa County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Ottawa County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Minneapolis Elementary
Minneapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Minneapolis Jr-sr High School
Minneapolis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#90 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,881
$373 vs Kansas median
District size
621 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in North Ottawa County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Minneapolis Jr-sr High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Ottawa County
North Ottawa County is a Minneapolis, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 621 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $14,881 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, North Ottawa County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Minneapolis Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, North Ottawa County students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Ottawa County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Ottawa County with test data.
Schools in North Ottawa County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Minneapolis
- Total Enrollment
- 621
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Ottawa County?
North Ottawa County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Ottawa County?
The average composite rating for North Ottawa County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Ottawa County?
North Ottawa County spends $14,881 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Ottawa County?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Ottawa County is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Ottawa County?
Minneapolis Elementary is the highest-rated school in North Ottawa County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in North Ottawa County?
Across schools in North Ottawa County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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