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Owen Elementary School

1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Owen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Owen Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Owen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owen Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2188 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Owen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Owen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Owen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Owen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Owen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen Elementary School's ranking?
Owen Elementary School is ranked #2188 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Owen Elementary School often compared to?
Owen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herrington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Owen Elementary School?
289 students attend Owen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Owen Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owen Elementary School?
Owen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owen Elementary School offer ?
Owen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Owen Elementary School part of?
Owen Elementary School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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