Nottawa Community School

Nottawa Community School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural setting of Sturgis, Michigan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, Nottawa Community School has an enrollment of 192 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Nottawa Community School indicates areas for growth, as reflected by the MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and state ranking of #2415 out of 3204 schools in Michigan.

The school's proficiency rates show that 41% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 28% are proficient or above in Math. Nottawa Community School focuses on providing a supportive educational environment for its rural community, with opportunities for academic and personal development tailored to the needs of each student. The school is situated in an area where strong community bonds support the learning journey of every child.

With an enrollment of 192 students, Nottawa Community School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Nottawa Community School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.