Ottawa School District
School District · Ottawa, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#67 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,273
$1,981 vs Kansas median
District size
2,241 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Ottawa
Ottawa is a Ottawa, Kansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,241 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $13,273 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Ottawa is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ottawa students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 30.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ottawa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ottawa with test data.
Schools in Ottawa
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Ottawa
- Total Enrollment
- 2,241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ottawa?
Ottawa has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ottawa?
The average composite rating for Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa spends $13,273 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ottawa?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ottawa is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ottawa?
Lincoln Elem is the highest-rated school in Ottawa with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ottawa?
Across schools in Ottawa with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ottawa compare to other districts in Kansas?
Ottawa has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.4%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Ottawa with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
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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