Very Good
#1050 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Bushnell Elementary School
Elementary School · Lowell Area Schools · Lowell, MI
A Lowell Area Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
700 ELIZABETH ST, Lowell, MI 49331
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bushnell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,443
Median home value
$293,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
| Murray Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lowell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bushnell Elementary School is listed in Lowell Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bushnell Elementary School
Bushnell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lowell, MI, part of Lowell Area Schools, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bushnell Elementary School
What grades does Bushnell Elementary School serve?
Bushnell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Bushnell Elementary School?
Bushnell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushnell Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bushnell Elementary School rank in MI?
Bushnell Elementary School ranks #1,050 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bushnell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bushnell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bushnell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bushnell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bushnell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bushnell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bushnell Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Bushnell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (616) 987-2650
- Area population (ZIP 49331)
- 17,419
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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