- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dowagiac, MI
Kincheloe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kincheloe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261215004925
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kincheloe Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Dowagiac · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kincheloe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kincheloe Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dowagiac, MI.
School address
District: Dowagiac Union School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261215004925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kincheloe Elementary School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261215004925 · Dowagiac, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 14.3:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (507 students)
Kincheloe Elementary School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kincheloe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
507 students
- Dowagiac Middl
Dowagiac Middle School
393 students
- Justus Gage El
Justus Gage Elementary School
262 students
- Patrick Hamilt
Patrick Hamilton Elementary
224 students
- This school
Kincheloe Elementary School
214 students
- Sister Lakes E 166
Sister Lakes Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Kincheloe Elementary School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kincheloe Elementary School compares
Kincheloe 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,351
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Kincheloe Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dowagiac Union School District reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kincheloe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dowagiac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justus Gage Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Hamilton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sister Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kincheloe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kincheloe Elementary School
How many students attend Kincheloe Elementary School?
Kincheloe Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dowagiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kincheloe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kincheloe Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kincheloe Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Kincheloe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kincheloe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kincheloe Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Dowagiac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kincheloe Elementary School?
Kincheloe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Kincheloe Elementary School rank among public schools in Dowagiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Kincheloe Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dowagiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dowagiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Dowagiac Union School District?
Besides Kincheloe Elementary School, Dowagiac Union School District also operates Union High School (507 students), Dowagiac Middle School (393 students), and Justus Gage Elementary School (262 students). See the Dowagiac Union School District district page for the complete list.