- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, MI
Owen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262874006445
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874006445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Owen Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 262874006445 · Pontiac, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 21.3:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Owen Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Owen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- This school 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- Herrington Sch 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Owen Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen Elementary School compares
Owen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
76.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Owen Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontiac
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owen Elementary School
How many students attend Owen Elementary School?
Owen Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owen Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Owen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owen Elementary School is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen Elementary School?
Owen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Owen Elementary School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Pontiac Middle School (790 students), and Whitman Elementary School (611 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.