Enrollment
253
Elementary
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 262205005927
Bushnell Elementary School
700 ELIZABETH ST, LOWELL, MI 49331 · (616) 987-2650 · Kent County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL253 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
71 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 139 | 55% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 45% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lowell Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bushnell Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Elementary School this school | 253 | 28.1% | N/A |
| Leonard Elementary School LEONARD | 241 | 29.9% | 34.4% |
| Walden Green Montessori SPRING LAKE | 251 | 25.5% | 74.4% |
| Central Elementary School PETOSKEY | 234 | 26.5% | 51.3% |
| Lincoln School PETOSKEY | 237 | 30.4% | 63.8% |
| Sheridan School PETOSKEY | 252 | 27.4% | 52.8% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bushnell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 253 | #1,269 of 1,630 | #96 of 115 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #194 of 1,424 | #11 of 105 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.9% | #959 of 1,424 | #89 of 105 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.1% | #1,263 of 1,563 | #82 of 114 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.9% | #789 of 979 | #71 of 80 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
253
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-54% since 1990-91, when it was 553
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 253 | 18.8 | 13.5:1 | 28% (71) |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 18.7 | 14.5:1 | 39% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 276 | 19.7 | 14.0:1 | 45% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 250 | 18 | 13.9:1 | 39% (97) |
| 2017-18 | 266 | 15.1 | 17.6:1 | 38% (101) |
| 2015-16 | 262 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 40% (106) |
| 2010-11 | 287 | 16 | 17.9:1 | 36% (103) |
| 2000-01 | 470 | 19 | 24.7:1 | 18% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 553 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bushnell Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (266 to 253); teachers up 24% (15.1 to 18.8).
About Bushnell Elementary School
Bushnell Elementary School is a small elementary school with its address in LOWELL, Michigan. It had 253 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 1. By comparison, elementary schools in Michigan enroll about 369 students on average.
Lowell Area Schools is responsible for 7 schools, Bushnell Elementary School included, with 3,455 students in all.
White students account for 86% of the school's enrollment. It is also 8% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. Kent County's residents are about 73% White, 14 points below the school's share. A diversity index of 25% means there is a 25% chance two randomly chosen students at Bushnell Elementary School are from different groups.
Its ratio of 13.5:1 is based on 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 15.8:1. In all, 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 47% average for public schools in Kent County.
In the surrounding county, Kent County, the median household earns about $82,631 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Counting Bushnell Elementary School, Kent County has 239 public schools.
Lowell Middle School is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
Bushnell Elementary School has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 253, starting from 250.
The Bushnell Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
663,150
Census ACS
Median income
$82,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
239
97,253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lowell Area Schools
- Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,058 students
- Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 790 students
- Cherry Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 485 students
- Murray Lake ElementaryElementary · 433 students
- Alto Elementary SchoolElementary · 417 students
- Unity Alternative SchoolHigh · 19 students
Other schools in LOWELL
- Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,058 students
- Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 790 students
- Cherry Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 485 students
- Murray Lake ElementaryElementary · 433 students
- Unity Alternative SchoolHigh · 19 students
Other Bushnell Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Bushnell Elementary. Bushnell Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
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Nearby schools
- Lowell Middle School0.2 mi · 790
- Cherry Creek Elementary School0.5 mi · 485
- Unity Alternative School0.5 mi · 19
- Lowell Senior High School2.0 mi · 1,058
- Alto Elementary School6.0 mi · 417
- Murray Lake Elementary6.3 mi · 433
Frequently asked questions
About Bushnell Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School enrolls approximately 253 students in grades PK-01.
Is Bushnell Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bushnell Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Bushnell Elementary School?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at Bushnell Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Bushnell Elementary School?
Student demographics at Bushnell Elementary School are roughly 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Bushnell Elementary School public or private?
Bushnell Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lowell Area Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.