Bushnell Elementary School

Public PK, KG-1

 700 Elizabeth St
       Lowell, MI  49331-1315


(616) 987-2650

District: Lowell Area Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,173 Help


Students who attend Bushnell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lowell Middle School
High:    Lowell Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Bushnell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lowell Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lowell Area Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushnell Elementary School is 14, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lowell Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Bushnell Elementary School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushnell Elementary School is $14,173, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Lowell Area Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bushnell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lowell Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Area Schools 36th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Bushnell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 483 2 6 12 0 n/a n/a -1 502
1990 525 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 522 3 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 570 4 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 580 5 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 564 2 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 425 2 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 425 2 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 473 3 3 18 1 n/a n/a -14 484
1998 443 3 3 18 0 n/a n/a -12 455
1999 446 5 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 395 4 5 12 1 n/a n/a 37 454
2001 444 3 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 469 7 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 469 7 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 414 12 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 313 10 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 312 6 3 11 11 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 320 8 4 0 11 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 323 6 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 339
2009 348 4 3 4 3 n/a n/a 1 363
2010 320 4 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 266 2 3 14 1 0 1 0 287
2012 248 2 3 17 0 0 4 0 274
2013 234 3 5 18 1 0 6 0 267
2014 237 4 1 17 0 0 5 0 264
2015 255 4 2 16 0 0 4 0 281
2016 238 4 2 13 0 0 5 0 262
2017 239 4 3 14 1 0 9 0 270
2018 240 5 5 6 1 0 9 0 266
2019 232 4 7 12 0 0 8 0 263
2020 241 6 5 10 0 1 8 0 271
2021 215 7 6 13 0 0 9 0 250
2022 237 5 6 14 0 2 10 0 274
2023 227 5 1 25 0 2 16 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushnell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 n/a n/a n/a
1989 502 n/a n/a 6.4
1990 542 32.0 16.9 7.7
1991 553 n/a n/a n/a
1992 599 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 607 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 594 27.0 22.0 10.1
1995 448 16.2 27.7 15.2
1996 448 16.2 27.7 15.2
1997 484 18.0 26.9 13.9
1998 455 19.0 23.9 15
1999 465 19.0 24.5 14.2
2000 454 20.0 20.9 21.1
2001 470 19.0 24.7 17.7
2002 494 23.2 21.3 17.4
2003 494 23.2 21.3 17.4
2004 443 22.0 20.1 20.8
2005 341 18.8 18.1 22.9
2006 343 17.3 19.8 25.1
2007 343 17.6 19.5 30.9
2008 339 20.3 16.7 15.3
2009 363 20.1 18.1 34.3
2010 335 19.5 17.1 39.1
2011 287 16.1 17.8 35.9
2012 274 14.8 18.5 44.2
2013 267 16.0 16.6 48.3
2014 264 16.2 16.2 44.3
2015 281 18.0 15.6 42
2016 262 19.0 13.7 40.5
2017 270 16.8 16.0 30.7
2018 266 15.1 17.6 38
2019 263 17.8 14.7 39.9
2020 271 19.6 13.8 33.9
2021 250 18.5 13.4 38.8
2022 274 19.5 14.0 39.1
2023 276 19.6 14.0 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushnell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 n/a n/a n/a
1989 502 n/a n/a 6.4
1990 542 32.0 16.9 7.7
1991 553 n/a n/a n/a
1992 599 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 607 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 594 27.0 22.0 10.1
1995 448 16.2 27.7 15.2
1996 448 16.2 27.7 15.2
1997 484 18.0 26.9 13.9
1998 455 19.0 23.9 15
1999 465 19.0 24.5 14.2
2000 454 20.0 20.9 21.1
2001 470 19.0 24.7 17.7
2002 494 23.2 21.3 17.4
2003 494 23.2 21.3 17.4
2004 443 22.0 20.1 20.8
2005 341 18.8 18.1 22.9
2006 343 17.3 19.8 25.1
2007 343 17.6 19.5 30.9
2008 339 20.3 16.7 15.3
2009 363 20.1 18.1 34.3
2010 335 19.5 17.1 39.1
2011 287 16.1 17.8 35.9
2012 274 14.8 18.5 44.2
2013 267 16.0 16.6 48.3
2014 264 16.2 16.2 44.3
2015 281 18.0 15.6 42
2016 262 19.0 13.7 40.5
2017 270 16.8 16.0 30.7
2018 266 15.1 17.6 38
2019 263 17.8 14.7 39.9
2020 271 19.6 13.8 33.9
2021 250 18.5 13.4 38.8
2022 274 19.5 14.0 39.1
2023 276 19.6 14.0 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushnell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (6.8%) $11,192 (93.2%) $12,014
2020 $703 (5.5%) $12,100 (94.5%) $12,803
2021 $2,492 (17.5%) $11,733 (82.5%) $14,225
2022 $1,268 (9.2%) $12,537 (90.8%) $13,806
2023 $1,529 (10.8%) $12,644 (89.2%) $14,173

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushnell Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students263276
 4.9%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic1225
 108.3%
Pacific Islander02
White232227
 2.2%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%44.9%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushnell Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Bushnell Elementary School.

Students who attend Bushnell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell Middle School
High : Lowell Senior High School

Students at Bushnell Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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