Central School

www.owosso.k12.mi.us

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 600 West Oliver Street in Owosso, Michigan, is a key component of the Owosso Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district that prides itself on being "Owosso Strong," Central School integrates modern educational practices with a focus on preparing children to be active, responsible members of their community.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the wider Owosso Public Schools system, which prioritizes transparency, communication, and student-centered instruction. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular engagement, Central School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district-wide initiatives, or enrollment information can visit their official website at [http://www.owosso.k12.mi.us](http://www.owosso.k12.mi.us).

423

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
373 (88.2 %)
Two or More
26 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Owosso Public Schools
Phone:	(989)723-2790
Website:	http://www.owosso.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75