Owen Elementary School

www.pontiac.k12.mi.us

289 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

289

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Owen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	95
Black	149
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
149 (51.6 %)
Hispanic
95 (32.9 %)
White
20 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.8 %)
Asian
9 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Pontiac City School District
Phone:	(248)451-7870
Website:	http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 55

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49