Enrollment
575
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owen Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owen Intermediate School
Owen Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Belleville, Michigan, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 174 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 575 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students) and Mcbride Middle School (561 students) alongside Owen Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Owen Intermediate School compares
Owen Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Public Schools, which includes Owen Intermediate School.
$14,652
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Owen Intermediate School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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