How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pathfinders Alternative Ed | Patrick Hamilton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DOWAGIAC, MI | DOWAGIAC, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 49 | 224 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pathfinders Alternative Ed | Patrick Hamilton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,512 | $15,512 |
| District | Dowagiac Union School District | Dowagiac Union School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pathfinders Alternative Ed | Patrick Hamilton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.1% | 52.2% |
| African American | 12.2% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 18.4% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pathfinders Alternative Ed | Patrick Hamilton Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 448:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 27 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.