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Ottawa

Kansas · Public School District
6
Schools
2,344
Students
$14,683
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
56.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Ottawa is a public school district in Kansas serving 2,344 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,683 is near the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Garfield ElemPK–05387
Lincoln ElemPK–05360
Sunflower Elementary SchoolPK–05359
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ottawa Middle School06–08498
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ottawa Sr High06–12727
Ottawa Virtual School06–1213
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,683Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
21%
State
70.6%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 71% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,344
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateKansas →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ottawa?
Ottawa has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,344 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ottawa?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ottawa spend per student?
Ottawa spends $14,683 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ottawa?
57% of students in Ottawa qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ottawa?
No, Ottawa does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ottawa serve?
Ottawa serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ottawa?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ottawa is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.