District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
6,757
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,755
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,378
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about West Ottawa Public School District
West Ottawa Public School District operates 14 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in HOLLAND, Michigan. NCES reports 6,757 students and 426.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 34 of 880 Michigan districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $14,755 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,378 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 378 of 862 districts in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 9.4%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 426.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $97,236,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
West Ottawa Public School District location
HOLLAND, Michigan · 42.8322, -86.1191. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black3.5%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in West Ottawa Public School District
14 current directory entries
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Showing 14 of 14 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Alternative High School | High | 06–12 | 81 | 36:1 |
| Great Lakes Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 426 | 12.4:1 |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 903 | 17.9:1 |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 440 | 14.8:1 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 293 | 12:1 |
| Los Lagos Bilingual Academy | Elementary | PK–05 | 267 | 15.1:1 |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 632 | 15:1 |
| Pine Creek Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 418 | 11.8:1 |
| Riley Farms Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | — | — |
| Sheldon Woods Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 145 | 12.6:1 |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 466 | 16.5:1 |
| West Ottawa High School Campus | High | 09–12 | 2,187 | 19.6:1 |
| West Ottawa Virtual Academy Virtual | Other | KG–12 | 40 | 28.6:1 |
| Woodside Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 431 | 11.4:1 |