Bushnell Elementary School

www.lowellschools.com

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Bushnell Elementary School is a prominent educational facility located in Lowell, Michigan, serving as part of the Lowell Area Schools district. Situated on Elizabeth Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its young learners, aiming to build a strong foundation for future educational success.

As a community-focused institution, Bushnell Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Lowell school system. The school’s mission generally reflects a commitment to student achievement, inclusivity, and partnership with families. By utilizing modern educational practices and maintaining an active school culture, Bushnell strives to prepare its students to become confident, responsible citizens within the Lowell community and beyond.

276

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bushnell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

White
227 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.8 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lowell Area Schools
Phone:	(616)987-2650
Website:	http://www.lowellschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 123