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#2131 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Elementary School · Kearsley Community School District · Flint, MI
A Kearsley Community School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3333 SHILLELAGH DR, Flint, MI 48506
- Math 32% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kate Dowdall Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kate Dowdall 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$44,416
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Weston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–1 | 1.2 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kearsley Community School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate Dowdall Elementary School is listed in Kearsley Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Kate Dowdall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flint, MI, part of Kearsley Community School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,131 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate Dowdall Elementary School
What grades does Kate Dowdall Elementary School serve?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate Dowdall Elementary School rank in MI?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School ranks #2,131 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kate Dowdall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate Dowdall Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kate Dowdall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kate Dowdall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate Dowdall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kate Dowdall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
80.6% of students at Kate Dowdall 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (810) 591-2274
- Area population (ZIP 48506)
- 24,538
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 48506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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