Bushnell Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Attendance Zone: Bushnell Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lowell, MI, covering an area of approximately 25 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bushnell Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bushnell Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
63%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Saranac Elementary School, Alto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bushnell Elementary School?
253 students attend Bushnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bushnell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bushnell Elementary School offer ?
Bushnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bushnell Elementary School part of?
Bushnell Elementary School is part of Lowell Area Schools.
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