KINCHELOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kincheloe 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 296 students offering grade levels from 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 15 teachers, Kincheloe Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Kincheloe Elementary School is a public school located in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving as part of the Dowagiac Union Schools district. Situated on Gage Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional growth. As a cornerstone of the local community, Kincheloe focuses on preparing its young students for long-term academic success through a balanced curriculum that encourages both personal responsibility and collaborative learning.

The school is committed to maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families to ensure that every child receives individualized attention. By utilizing the resources provided through the Dowagiac Union Schools district, Kincheloe Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with a small-town, community-focused approach. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.

For more information, contact Kincheloe Elementary School at (269) 782-4464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

25121 GAGE ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9624
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KINCHELOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOWAGIAC, MI with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
296
Teachers:
15.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 296 students

White
66.2%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
13.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
1.0%

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%

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.