- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, MI
Owen Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Owen Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263456007029
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen Intermediate School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Owen Intermediate School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 263456007029 · Belleville, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 19.2:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,669 students)
Owen Intermediate School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Owen Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- This school 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- Mcbride Middle 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- Edgemont Eleme 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- Savage Road El 342
Savage Road Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Owen Intermediate School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen Intermediate School compares
Owen Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Owen Intermediate School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savage Road Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owen Intermediate School
How many students attend Owen Intermediate School?
Owen Intermediate School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen Intermediate School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owen Intermediate School?
60.5% of students at Owen Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Owen Intermediate School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen Intermediate School?
Owen Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owen Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, 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 Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Owen Intermediate School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students), Mcbride Middle School (561 students), and Tyler Road Elementary School (388 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.