Enrollment
67
Elementary
DISTRICT 68 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OWENDALE-GAGETOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262718006326
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School
7166 E MAIN ST, OWENDALE, MI 48754 · (989) 678-4141 · Huron County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL67 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
13.4:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
59 students
DISTRICT 85% · 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 | 13 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 11 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 21% |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (13) is 18% larger than its 5th grade class (11).
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School→OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School
Based on grade levels within Owendale-Gagetown Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwendaleGagetown Elementary School this school | 67 | 88.1% | N/A |
| Rapid City Elementary School RAPID CITY | 70 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Rose City School Rose City | 103 | 82.5% | N/A |
| Ashley Elementary School ASHLEY | 60 | 75.0% | N/A |
| Hillsdale Preparatory School HILLSDALE | 60 | 71.7% | N/A |
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 BIG RAPIDS | 103 | 73.8% | N/A |
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 OwendaleGagetown Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Huron County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 67 | #1,582 of 1,630 | #7 of 11 |
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
67
-4 (-6%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 162
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 17.8:1
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 | 67 | 5 | 13.4:1 | 88% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 6 | 10.5:1 | 87% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 6 | 11.5:1 | 88% (61) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 4 | 17.8:1 | 77% (55) |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 4.1 | 16.8:1 | 77% (53) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 4 | 16.0:1 | 72% (46) |
| 2010-11 | 89 | 5 | 17.8:1 | 76% (68) |
| 2000-01 | 150 | 10 | 15.0:1 | 49% (73) |
| 1990-91 | 162 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for OwendaleGagetown Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (69 to 67); teachers up 22% (4.1 to 5).
About OwendaleGagetown Elementary School
As a very small elementary school, OwendaleGagetown Elementary School serves students in OWENDALE, Michigan. The school enrolls 67 students in pre-K through 5. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is run by Owendale-Gagetown Area School District, whose 2 schools enroll 136 students.
The share of students at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School who are White is 94%. Smaller groups are 4% Hispanic. Huron County residents are about 94% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 11%.
There are 5 full-time-equivalent teachers at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School, giving a ratio of 13.4:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1. A total of 59 students, or 88%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 45% average among public schools in Huron County.
In Huron County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $58,870, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. There are 27 public schools in the county, enrolling about 4,235, OwendaleGagetown Elementary School among them.
Among nearby public schools, OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within ten miles number 6.
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 71 (2020-21) to 67 (2024-25). Students per teacher dropped from 17.8 in 2020-21 to 13.4 in 2024-25.
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Huron County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,113
Census ACS
Median income
$58,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
4,235 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Owendale-Gagetown Area School District
- OwendaleGagetown JrSr High SchoolHigh · 69 students
Nearby schools
- OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School0.0 mi · 69
- Laker Elementary6.3 mi · 418
- Laker High School6.4 mi · 339
- Laker Middle School6.4 mi · 225
- Cass City Jr and Sr High School9.4 mi · 418
- Cass City Elementary9.7 mi · 459
Frequently asked questions
About OwendaleGagetown Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School enrolls approximately 67 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does OwendaleGagetown Elementary School serve?
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is approximately 13.4:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?
Student demographics at OwendaleGagetown Elementary School are roughly 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is OwendaleGagetown Elementary School in?
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is part of Owendale-Gagetown Area School District.
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