Home > Kansas > Franklin County

Ottawa School District

Item: Ottawa School District
Rating: 3
Author: Public School Review

1404 S Ash St
Ottawa, KS 66067

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (785) 229-8010

www.usd290.org

Top Rankings

Ottawa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Overview

This School District

This State (KS)

# Schools

6 Schools

444 Schools

# Students

2,241 Students

135,097 Students

# Teachers

175 Teachers

9,658 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ottawa School District	Kansas
6	162	90
7	152	121
8	175	125
9	2	18
10	2	19
11	3	19
12	7	19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Ottawa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (KS)

#207 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Ottawa School District
2023	#207
2022	#223
2021	#209
2019	#258
2018	#259
2017	#236
2016	#230
2015	#228
2014	#213
2013	#213
2012	#242

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30%

31%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2023	30%	31%
2022	26%	29%
2021	23%	28%
2019	21%	33%
2018	20%	33%
2017	24%	34%
2016	26%	35%
2015	23%	33%
2013	80%	77%
2012	84%	84%
2011	84%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25%

32%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2022	25%	32%
2021	30%	36%
2019	27%	37%
2018	20%	37%
2017	29%	38%
2016	33%	41%
2015	34%	42%
2013	84%	84%
2012	85%	86%
2011	85%	87%
2010	86%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

28%

31%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2022	28%	31%
2021	32%	35%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(21-22)

≥95%

89%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2022	95%	89%
2021	87%	86%
2020	92%	87%
2019	87%	86%
2018	82%	86%
2017	87%	85%
2016	82%	85%
2015	82%	85%
2014	87%	85%
2013	87%	85%
2012	82%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27

0.54

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	0.26	0.58
2023	0.25	0.57
2022	0.25	0.56
2021	0.25	0.56
2020	0.25	0.55
2019	0.25	0.55
2018	0.23	0.54
2017	0.23	0.54
2016	0.21	0.54
2015	0.33	0.54
2014	0.23	0.53
2013	0.24	0.53
2012	0.23	0.52
2011	0.23	0.51
2010	0.23	0.49
2009	0.21	0.47
2008	0.22	0.45
2007	0.21	0.45
2006	0.20	0.42
2005	0.21	0.44
2004	0.21	0.42
2003	0.17	0.39
2002	0.17	0.38
2001	0.17	0.36
2000	0.16	0.34
1999	0.15	0.34
1998	0.15	0.33
1997	0.14	0.32
1996	0.13	0.31
1995	0.15	0.31
1994	0.15	0.29
1993	0.15	0.28
1992	0.15	0.28
1991	0.16	0.27
1990	0.15	0.25
1989	0.14	0.26
1988	0.14	0.26

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	1%	1%
2023	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	2%
2011	1%	2%
2010	1%	1%
2009	2%	3%
2008	2%	2%
2007	1%	2%
2006	3%	2%
2005	2%	2%
2004	3%	2%
2003	2%	2%
2002	1%	1%
2001	2%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1995	2%	1%
1994	2%	1%
1993	2%	1%
1992	2%	1%
1991	2%	1%
1990	1%	1%
1989	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	1%	3%
2023	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2011	1%	3%
2010	1%	2%
2009	1%	3%
2008	1%	3%
2007	1%	3%
2005	1%	3%
2004	1%	3%
2002	1%	2%
2001	1%	2%
2000	1%	2%
1999	1%	2%
1998	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

20%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	6%	22%
2023	5%	21%
2022	6%	21%
2021	5%	20%
2020	5%	20%
2019	5%	20%
2018	6%	19%
2017	6%	19%
2016	5%	19%
2015	6%	19%
2014	6%	18%
2013	5%	18%
2012	6%	17%
2011	6%	16%
2010	5%	16%
2009	5%	14%
2008	5%	13%
2007	5%	13%
2006	5%	12%
2005	5%	12%
2004	4%	11%
2003	4%	10%
2002	4%	10%
2001	3%	9%
2000	4%	8%
1999	4%	8%
1998	3%	7%
1997	3%	7%
1996	2%	6%
1995	3%	6%
1994	3%	5%
1993	3%	5%
1992	2%	5%
1991	3%	4%
1990	3%	4%
1989	2%	4%
1988	3%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	2%	7%
2023	2%	7%
2022	2%	6%
2021	2%	7%
2020	2%	7%
2019	2%	7%
2018	1%	7%
2017	1%	7%
2016	1%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	2%	7%
2013	2%	7%
2012	3%	7%
2011	3%	7%
2010	3%	8%
2009	4%	9%
2008	4%	9%
2007	4%	9%
2006	3%	9%
2005	3%	9%
2004	3%	9%
2003	3%	9%
2002	3%	9%
2001	3%	9%
2000	3%	9%
1999	3%	9%
1998	3%	9%
1997	3%	8%
1996	3%	9%
1995	3%	8%
1994	3%	8%
1993	3%	8%
1992	3%	8%
1991	3%	8%
1990	3%	8%
1989	3%	8%
1988	3%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

85%

65%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	86%	61%
2023	87%	62%
2022	86%	63%
2021	86%	63%
2020	87%	64%
2019	87%	64%
2018	88%	65%
2017	88%	65%
2016	89%	65%
2015	57%	65%
2014	88%	66%
2013	87%	67%
2012	88%	67%
2011	88%	68%
2010	88%	69%
2009	88%	71%
2008	88%	73%
2007	89%	73%
2006	89%	75%
2005	89%	74%
2004	89%	75%
2003	91%	77%
2002	91%	78%
2001	91%	79%
2000	91%	80%
1999	91%	80%
1998	92%	81%
1997	92%	82%
1996	93%	82%
1995	92%	83%
1994	92%	84%
1993	92%	84%
1992	92%	84%
1991	91%	85%
1990	92%	86%
1989	93%	85%
1988	93%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2024	4%	6%
2023	4%	6%
2022	5%	6%
2021	5%	6%
2020	5%	5%
2019	5%	5%
2018	5%	5%
2017	5%	5%
2016	5%	5%
2015	5%	5%
2014	4%	5%
2013	4%	4%
2012	2%	4%
2011	1%	4%
2010	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $15,052 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

This School District

This State (KS)

Total Revenue

$36 MM

$7,774 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2023	$36 MM	$9 MM
2022	$36 MM	$9 MM
2021	$36 MM	$9 MM
2020	$36 MM	$9 MM
2019	$34 MM	$8 MM
2018	$33 MM	$8 MM
2017	$32 MM	$8 MM
2016	$31 MM	$8 MM
2015	$27 MM	$7 MM
2014	$29 MM	$7 MM
2012	$27 MM	$7 MM
2011	$27 MM	$7 MM
2010	$27 MM	$7 MM
2009	$28 MM	$7 MM
2008	$28 MM	$7 MM
2007	$25 MM	$7 MM
2006	$23 MM	$6 MM
2005	$20 MM	$6 MM
2004	$21 MM	$6 MM
2003	$19 MM	$5 MM
2002	$18 MM	$5 MM
2001	$17 MM	$5 MM
2000	$16 MM	$5 MM
1999	$15 MM	$5 MM
1998	$15 MM	$5 MM
1997	$13 MM	$4 MM
1996	$13 MM	$4 MM
1995	$12 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$34 MM

$8,211 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2023	$34 MM	$9 MM
2022	$39 MM	$9 MM
2021	$34 MM	$9 MM
2020	$39 MM	$9 MM
2019	$43 MM	$8 MM
2018	$53 MM	$8 MM
2017	$49 MM	$8 MM
2016	$34 MM	$7 MM
2015	$25 MM	$7 MM
2014	$27 MM	$8 MM
2012	$27 MM	$7 MM
2011	$26 MM	$7 MM
2010	$25 MM	$7 MM
2009	$27 MM	$7 MM
2008	$27 MM	$6 MM
2007	$25 MM	$6 MM
2006	$22 MM	$6 MM
2005	$17 MM	$5 MM
2004	$18 MM	$5 MM
2003	$17 MM	$5 MM
2002	$16 MM	$5 MM
2001	$16 MM	$5 MM
2000	$15 MM	$4 MM
1999	$14 MM	$5 MM
1998	$14 MM	$4 MM
1997	$13 MM	$4 MM
1996	$12 MM	$4 MM
1995	$12 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$16,091

$16,276

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2023	$15,384	$15,911
2022	$14,829	$16,697
2021	$15,720	$17,320
2020	$14,829	$16,697
2019	$13,669	$15,744
2018	$13,567	$15,467
2017	$12,700	$15,341
2016	$12,522	$14,640
2015	$10,712	$13,276
2014	$11,404	$13,122
2012	$10,763	$12,936
2011	$10,768	$12,861
2010	$10,439	$13,276
2009	$11,148	$12,944
2008	$10,893	$12,242
2007	$10,073	$11,412
2006	$9,406	$11,285
2005	$8,063	$9,664
2004	$8,441	$10,416
2003	$7,489	$9,484
2002	$7,380	$8,371
2001	$7,027	$8,463
2000	$6,828	$7,904
1999	$6,345	$7,649
1998	$6,023	$7,337
1997	$5,331	$6,957
1995	$4,878	$6,779
1992	$4,003	$5,351

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$15,052

$17,192

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Ottawa School District	Kansas
2023	$14,391	$16,765
2022	$16,058	$16,946
2021	$14,704	$18,249
2020	$16,058	$16,946
2019	$17,346	$15,141
2018	$21,465	$14,392
2017	$19,574	$14,791
2016	$13,994	$14,098
2015	$10,100	$12,850
2014	$10,644	$13,590
2012	$10,545	$12,639
2011	$10,132	$12,670
2010	$9,842	$12,850
2009	$10,510	$12,499
2008	$10,849	$11,520
2007	$10,121	$10,721
2006	$8,766	$10,879
2005	$7,094	$9,345
2004	$7,337	$9,605
2003	$6,915	$8,953
2002	$6,720	$8,130
2001	$6,400	$8,091
2000	$6,465	$7,535
1999	$5,971	$7,512
1998	$5,725	$7,184
1997	$5,270	$6,916
1995	$4,793	$6,698
1992	$4,041	$5,706

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Ottawa School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ottawa Virtual School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

720 Tremont
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8090

Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Ottawa Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1230 South Ash
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8030

Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Recent Articles

April 08, 2026

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators

Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.

April 08, 2026

The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)

Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,241 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
: ≥95% (Btm 50% in KS)
: Bottom 50%
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education