Summary:
Patrick Hamilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Dowagiac Union School District, which is ranked 400 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Patrick Hamilton Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.61% White, 23.31% African American, 14.41% Hispanic, and other minority groups. However, the school has faced significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 12.4% to 62.4% in recent years, which are much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Sister Lakes Elementary School and Kincheloe Elementary School. Academically, Patrick Hamilton Elementary has consistently underperformed, with only 17% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 31.2% and the state's 39.6%.
Further analysis reveals that Patrick Hamilton Elementary serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 86.18% to 93.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite the increased spending per student, from $10,445 in 2019-2020 to $14,892 in 2022-2023, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 985 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,251 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. Addressing the interconnected challenges of chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and equity disparities will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Patrick Hamilton Elementary.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Dowagiac Union School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
1251st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,892
Students who attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 220
Racial breakdown:
White:
50.0%
African American:
17.7%
Hispanic:
16.4%
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Two or more races:
11.8%
American Indian:
3.2%
Asian:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.8%
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