Sister Lakes Elementary School

Sister Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dowagiac, MI, part of the Dowagiac Union School District. The school serves approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 91st percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math, 9 points below the state average and 33% in reading/language arts, 11 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $55,469, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 168 students, Sister Lakes 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, Sister Lakes 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.