At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326.5
Owen Elementary School: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
22:1 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
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Owen Elementary School
Owen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Pontiac. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Pontiac City School District. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above 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 Black (47.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%). English learners represent 30.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Owen Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.4 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic41%
- Black47.3%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
Other schools in Pontiac City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alcott School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Herrington School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
319 reported students
Rogers School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
280 reported students
Whitman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
611 reported students
Kennedy Center
Other · Grades PK–12
57 reported students
Pontiac Academy for Student Success
High · Grades 09–12
7 reported students
Public schools near Owen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Walton Charter Academy | KG–08 | 763 | 1.4 mi |
| Alcott School Elementary · Pontiac City School District | KG–05 | 334 | 1.5 mi |
| Whitman Elementary School Elementary · Pontiac City School District | KG–05 | 611 | 1.9 mi |
| Herrington School Elementary · Pontiac City School District | KG–06 | 319 | 3 mi |
| Carpenter Elem School Elementary · Lake Orion Community Schools | KG–05 | 467 | 3.1 mi |
| Grayson Elementary Elementary · Waterford School District | KG–05 | 437 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Owen Elementary School
What grades does Owen Elementary School serve?
Owen Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pontiac City School District.
How many students attend Owen Elementary School?
Owen Elementary School reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Owen Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 22:1, based on 383 students and 17.4 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 Owen Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Owen Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontiac City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Owen Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% 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 Owen Elementary School in?
Owen Elementary School is part of Pontiac City School District, based in Pontiac, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Owen Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walton Charter Academy (1.4 mi), Alcott School (1.5 mi), Whitman Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.