OwendaleGagetown Elementary School in Owendale, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

3rd percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School: 67 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 159
Teachers (FTE): 15
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about OwendaleGagetown Elementary School

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Owendale. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Owendale-Gagetown Area School District. NCES reports 67 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking OwendaleGagetown Elementary School

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 17.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 88.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White94%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School

High · Grades 06–12

69 reported students

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Public schools near OwendaleGagetown Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School High · Owendale-Gagetown Area School District	06–12	69	under 0.1 mi
Laker Elementary Elementary · Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools	KG–05	418	6.3 mi
Laker High School High · Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools	09–12	339	6.4 mi
Laker Middle School Middle · Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools	06–08	225	6.4 mi
Cass City Jr and Sr High School High · Cass City Public Schools	07–12	418	9.4 mi
Cass City Elementary Elementary · Cass City Public Schools	PK–06	459	9.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about OwendaleGagetown Elementary School

What grades does OwendaleGagetown Elementary School serve?

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Owendale-Gagetown Area School District.

How many students attend OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School reported 67 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 159 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 67 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is OwendaleGagetown Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Owendale-Gagetown Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of OwendaleGagetown Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

88.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is OwendaleGagetown Elementary School in?

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is part of Owendale-Gagetown Area School District, based in Owendale, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School (under 0.1 mi), Laker Elementary (6.3 mi), Laker High School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.