Patrick Hamilton Elementary

www.dowagiacschools.org

236 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Patrick Hamilton Elementary, located at 614 Spruce Street in Dowagiac, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dowagiac Union Schools district. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to support the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its pupils for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride.

As part of the broader Dowagiac school system, Patrick Hamilton Elementary leverages district resources to enhance classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, calendar of events, or administrative policies can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.dowagiacschools.org](http://www.dowagiacschools.org).

236

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	34
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	6

White
110 (46.6 %)
Black
55 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (14.4 %)
Two or More
30 (12.7 %)
American Indian
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dowagiac Union School District
Phone:	(269)782-4450
Website:	http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 28