JUSTUS GAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Justus Gage Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dowagiac Union School District school district, located in DOWAGIAC, MI with about 279 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Justus Gage Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Justus Gage Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Dowagiac Union Schools district. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting character education and social-emotional growth to prepare children for future academic success.
As part of the Dowagiac community, Justus Gage works closely with families and stakeholders to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school leverages the district’s broader resources to integrate modern teaching practices and technology into the classroom. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented approach, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their school community.
For more information, contact Justus Gage Elementary School at (269) 782-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1378
(269) 782-4460
http://www.dowagiacschools.org
JUSTUS GAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOWAGIAC, MI with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dowagiac Union School District
- Total Students:
- 279
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 279 students
- White
- 63.8%
- Two or more races
- 14.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.