Ballard Elementary School vs Ottawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Ottawa Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
230 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Ottawa Elementary School Buchanan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #790 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #27498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 516 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Niles | Buchanan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottawa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 33.2).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.1).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard Elementary School better than Ottawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ottawa Elementary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 33.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Niles and Buchanan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Ottawa Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Ottawa Elementary School is 790th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).