Ottawa School District

The Ottawa School District is located in Ottawa, KS and includes 6 schools that serve 2,546 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Ottawa School District spends $9,212 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ottawa School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KS state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ottawa School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Ottawa School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Ottawa School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.