- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dowagiac, MI
Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261215004921
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Hamilton Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Dowagiac · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Hamilton Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Hamilton Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Dowagiac, MI.
School address
District: Dowagiac Union School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261215004921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Patrick Hamilton Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261215004921 · Dowagiac, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 16:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (507 students)
Patrick Hamilton Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Patrick Hamilton Elementary 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
- This school
Patrick Hamilton Elementary
224 students
- Kincheloe Elem
Kincheloe Elementary School
214 students
- Sister Lakes E 166
Sister Lakes Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Patrick Hamilton Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Hamilton Elementary compares
Patrick Hamilton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Patrick Hamilton Elementary 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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dowagiac Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justus Gage Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kincheloe Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sister Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Hamilton Elementary'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
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dowagiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Hamilton Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
86.9% of students at Patrick Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Hamilton Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Dowagiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
Patrick Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary rank among public schools in Dowagiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Hamilton Elementary ranks #6 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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary, 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.