Below Average
#2548 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kincheloe Elementary School
Elementary School · Dowagiac Union School District · Dowagiac, MI
A Dowagiac Union School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
243 SOUTH FRONT ST, Dowagiac, MI 49047
- Math 28% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kincheloe Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kincheloe 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dowagiac), 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
$55,469
Median home value
$182,000
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Justus Gage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| North Pointe CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Patrick Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dowagiac Union School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kincheloe Elementary School is listed in Dowagiac Union School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kincheloe Elementary School
Kincheloe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dowagiac, MI, part of Dowagiac Union School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,548 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kincheloe Elementary School
What grades does Kincheloe Elementary School serve?
Kincheloe Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kincheloe Elementary School?
Kincheloe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kincheloe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kincheloe Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kincheloe Elementary School rank in MI?
Kincheloe Elementary School ranks #2,548 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kincheloe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kincheloe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kincheloe Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kincheloe Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kincheloe Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kincheloe Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kincheloe Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kincheloe Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kincheloe Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Kincheloe 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (269) 782-4464
- Area population (ZIP 49047)
- 14,506
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 49047; 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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