OWENDALEGAGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Owendale-Gagetown Area School District school district, located in OWENDALE, MI with about 69 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, OwendaleGagetown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Owendale-Gagetown Elementary School, located at 7166 East Main Street in Owendale, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Owendale-Gagetown Area School District. As a small, rural public school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. The school prioritizes individualized attention for its students, leveraging its modest size to cultivate strong relationships between students, staff, and local families, which helps create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for academic and social development.

Academically, the school follows state standards while emphasizing essential core subjects, often integrating technology and traditional teaching methods to prepare students for higher grade levels. As part of the "Bulldogs" athletic and community identity, the school remains a central pillar of the Owendale-Gagetown area, focusing on character building and civic responsibility. For those seeking current information on curricula, extracurricular activities, or district updates, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.owengage.org](http://www.owengage.org).

For more information, contact OwendaleGagetown Elementary School at (989) 678-4141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.