OWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Owen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pontiac City School District school district, located in PONTIAC, MI with about 443 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Owen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Owen Elementary School is located at 1700 Baldwin Ave in Pontiac, Michigan, and operates as part of the Pontiac School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education, focusing on academic growth and personal development within a public school setting. As a neighborhood institution, it is dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth.
The school is an integral part of the larger Pontiac School District infrastructure, which emphasizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, providing resources and updates on school programs, district policies, and academic initiatives. By leveraging district-wide support and community engagement, Owen Elementary aims to provide a structured and inclusive educational experience for children residing in the Pontiac area.
For more information, contact Owen Elementary School at (248) 451-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PONTIAC, MI 48340-1116
(248) 451-7870
http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
OWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PONTIAC, MI with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pontiac City School District
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 443 students
- Black or African American
- 49.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.6%
- White
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.