Enrollment
235
Elementary
DISTRICT 293 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT. PLEASANT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262475006138
Vowles School
1560 WATSON RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858 · (989) 775-2280 · Isabella County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL235 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
118 students
DISTRICT 51% · 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 | 84 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 84 | 36% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · 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
Schools most like Vowles School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vowles School this school | 235 | 50.2% | N/A |
| Park Elementary School THREE RIVERS | 262 | 53.1% | 33.6% |
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center GARDEN CITY | 222 | 53.2% | N/A |
| Lake Hills Elementary School SPRING LAKE | 273 | 46.5% | 53.4% |
| Mary A White School GRAND HAVEN | 260 | 45.4% | 56.5% |
| Duvall Elementary School DEARBORN | 229 | 55.5% | 51.3% |
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 Vowles School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Isabella County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #1,325 of 1,630 | #8 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #296 of 1,424 | #3 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.8% | #504 of 1,424 | #4 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.2% | #888 of 1,563 | #6 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -34.2% | #62 of 979 | #1 of 6 |
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
235
+28 (+14%) vs 2020
-54% since 1990-91, when it was 516
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 13.8:1
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 | 235 | 16.7 | 14.1:1 | 50% (118) |
| 2023-24 | 230 | 16.7 | 13.8:1 | 55% (126) |
| 2022-23 | 228 | 13.6 | 16.8:1 | 56% (127) |
| 2020-21 | 207 | 15 | 13.8:1 | 53% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 357 | 26 | 13.7:1 | 52% (184) |
| 2015-16 | 433 | 30 | 14.4:1 | 41% (178) |
| 2010-11 | 418 | 22 | 19.0:1 | 36% (150) |
| 2000-01 | 296 | 16 | 18.5:1 | 48% (141) |
| 1990-91 | 516 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vowles School.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (357 to 235); teachers down 36% (26 to 16.7).
About Vowles School
In MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, part of Isabella County, Vowles School is an elementary school. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 235 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369, so this school runs 36% smaller than that.
Mt. Pleasant City School District enrolls 3,341 students, and its 9 schools include Vowles School.
By race and ethnicity, Vowles School is 71% White. It is also 11% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of Isabella County is roughly 85% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Vowles School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 48%.
Dividing enrollment by its 16.7 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 14.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1, higher than at this school. Vowles School reports 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Within Isabella County, median household income is about $55,237, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Isabella County number 20 and enroll about 6,493.
The shortest distance from Vowles School to another public school is about 1.1 miles, to Fancher School. The five-mile area around Vowles School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Vowles School has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 14%, from 207 to 235.
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Isabella County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,565
Census ACS
Median income
$55,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,493 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Mt Pleasant Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 666 students
- Fancher SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Pullen Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
- Mary McGuire SchoolElementary · 276 students
- Ganiard SchoolElementary · 220 students
Other schools in MOUNT PLEASANT
- Mt Pleasant Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 666 students
- Fancher SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Renaissance Public School AcademyElementary · 428 students
- Beal City High SchoolHigh · 376 students
- Pullen Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
Nearby schools
- Fancher School1.1 mi · 431
- Mt Pleasant Senior High School1.2 mi · 1,066
- Mt Pleasant Middle School1.2 mi · 666
- Ganiard School1.3 mi · 220
- Pullen Elementary School1.7 mi · 303
- Isabella Day Treatment1.8 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Vowles SchoolHow large is Vowles School?
Vowles School enrolls approximately 235 students in grades PK-02.
Is Vowles School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Vowles School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Vowles School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at Vowles School.
What is the student diversity at Vowles School?
Student demographics at Vowles School are roughly 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Vowles School in?
Vowles School is part of Mt. Pleasant City School District.
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