Owendalegagetown Elementary School

Owendalegagetown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Owendale, MI, part of the Owendale-Gagetown Area School District. The school serves approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.8th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 18% proficiency in math, 18 points below the state average and 27% in reading/language arts, 17 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,518, where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 63 students, Owendalegagetown Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Owendalegagetown Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.