Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School serves 338 students in grades PK through 5 in Douglas, Michigan, a small town in Allegan County. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, receiving a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #564 out of 3,204 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Michigan schools.

This strong ranking reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education for its students. Douglas Elementary draws from a well-educated and economically stable community where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 49406 has a median household income of $96,406 and median home values of $377,200, with just 2.4% of families living below the poverty line.

This supportive community environment, with a total population of 781, creates an intimate setting where families and educators can work closely together. The school is situated in a town on the fringe of an urban area, offering students access to both small-town community values and broader educational and cultural opportunities.