- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kate Dowdall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262007005690
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate Dowdall Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate Dowdall Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Dowdall Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Kearsley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262007005690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Kate Dowdall Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262007005690 · Flint, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 22.5:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearsley High School (836 students)
Kate Dowdall Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kate Dowdall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearsley High
Kearsley High School
836 students
- Armstrong Midd
Armstrong Middle School
656 students
- Leota Fiedler
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
431 students
- This school
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
405 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
380 students
- Kearsley Virtu 83
Kearsley Virtual Academy
83 students
What this shows Kate Dowdall Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate Dowdall Elementary School compares
Kate Dowdall Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Kate Dowdall Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kearsley Community School District reports $13,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kate Dowdall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearsley Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate Dowdall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Flint
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dye Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
362 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Randels Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kate Dowdall Elementary School
How many students attend Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Kate Dowdall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kate Dowdall Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kate Dowdall Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Dowdall Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearsley Community School District?
Besides Kate Dowdall Elementary School, Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students), Armstrong Middle School (656 students), and Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students). See the Kearsley Community School District district page for the complete list.