Bushnell Elementary School

700 Elizabeth St
Lowell, MI 49331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bushnell Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
274 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bushnell Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bushnell Elementary School often compared to?
Bushnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alto Elementary School, Saranac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bushnell Elementary School?
274 students attend Bushnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bushnell Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bushnell Elementary School offer ?
Bushnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Bushnell Elementary School part of?
Bushnell Elementary School is part of Lowell Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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