Ottawa River Elementary School

4747 290TH ST TOLEDO OH 43611

Top 25% School in Ohio

Ranked 40 of 109 in Ohio

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About Ottawa River Elementary School

Ottawa River Elementary School believes that students should enjoy learning in an exploratory way and not just in school. The school is located in Toledo, OH, and serves 321 students in Pre-K through 8th grade, with a balanced ratio of 48% girls and 52% boys and a diverse minority population 36%. Ottawa River Elementary School offers a wonderful 14:1 student-teacher ratio with support services. Each child has access to 23 certified teachers and a counselor. Students are supported as they strive to learn alongside their peers. Students are cognitively successful at Ottawa River Elementary, demonstrating 42% proficiency in reading and math. The school describes its key educational elements as a focus on social-emotional learning and experiences in real-world settings. It provides a personal touch to meet the needs of every child. Ottawa River is often named one of the best elementary schools in Ohio, #10, and one of the best elementary schools in Toledo Public Schools, #8. It's a spot where families drop off children and come back to pick them up, excited and happy from creative engagement and programs. This indicates they learned, had fun, and worked hard on their academic, creative, and confident growth. So, this school is known as one of the best performing elementary schools in Ohio!

Contact Information

Address

4747 290TH ST TOLEDO OH 43611

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Phone

(419) 671-6350

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
321
Total Students
$86040
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ottawa River Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

40

of 109 in Ohio

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.2%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 18.7%
Black 7.2%
Two+ Races 10%
Native Am. 0%
White
64.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
7.2%
Two+ Races
10%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 321
48%
154 Female
52%
167 Male

Student Population

321 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Back to School Bash at Ottawa River Elementary School provides free supplies, free food (while supplies last), free bouncy house and sponsors community resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. The Golden Apple Program provides free access to all TPS home athletic events, promoting community engagement and school spirit.

FAQ

Q: Does Ottawa River Elementary School in Ohio have picnics for students?

A: Yes, the Ottawa River Elementary School puts on picnics to help kids socialize.

Q: When does Ottawa River Elementary School in Ohio have its yearly picnic?

A: The Ottawa River Elementary School plans a picnic every spring for the students.

Q: Can parents come to picnics at Ottawa River Elementary School?

A: Yes, Ottawa River Elementary School invites parents to join in the fun at the picnics.

Q: What happens at picnics at Ottawa River Elementary School?

A: The Ottawa River Elementary School sets up games and serves food for picnics outside.

Q: Why do students like the picnics at Ottawa River Elementary School?

A: Picnics at the Ottawa River Elementary School help kids work together, have fun, and build a friendly community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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