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Patrick Hamilton Elementary

PublicGrades 0–5
DOWAGIAC, Michigan · Dowagiac Union School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students220
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Patrick Hamilton
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 362
220
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
87%+28pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Patrick Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in DOWAGIAC, Michigan. The school enrolls 220 students. It is part of the Dowagiac Union School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
220 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDowagiac Union School District
County26027
CityDOWAGIAC
ZIP49047
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID261215004921

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment220
White46.6%
Hispanic / Latino14.4%
Black / African American23.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Two or More Races12.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
46.6%
Hispanic
14.4%
Black
23.3%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
12.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)