How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lowell Area Schools | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lowell, Michigan | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,498 | 3,402 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lowell Area Schools | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,907 | $21,463 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 28.5% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 16.3% |
| Local Revenue | 33.0% | 55.2% |
Lowell Area Schools
Federal State Local
Pontiac City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lowell Area Schools | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 6.6% |
| African American | 0.8% | 43.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 42.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.5% | 70.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lowell Area Schools | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 260.3:1 | 289:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 74.9% |
School Types
Lowell Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Pontiac City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.