Kincheloe Elementary School

www.dowagiacschools.org

221 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

221

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kincheloe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	29
Two or More	31
American Indian	5

White
156 (70.6 %)
Two or More
31 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (13.1 %)
American Indian
5 (2.3 %)

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)782-4464
Website:	http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 30

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33