Dowagiac Union School District
- 206 MAIN ST
- DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
- (269) 782-4402
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62.9% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 10.3% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,941 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.9 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,613 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 138 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,613 | 18.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 245 |
| 1st Grade Students | 178 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 181 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 182 |
| 4th Grade Students | 187 |
| 5th Grade Students | 184 |
| 6th Grade Students | 202 |
| 7th Grade Students | 194 |
| 8th Grade Students | 206 |
| 9th Grade Students | 243 |
| 10th Grade Students | 194 |
| 11th Grade Students | 134 |
| 12th Grade Students | 143 |
| Ungraded Students | 10 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 61 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Hispanic | 311 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 318 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,754 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,260 |
| Female | 1,196 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 138 | 18.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 50 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 61 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 19 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 27 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 79 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 39 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $24,361,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,934,000 | 28.5% |
| Property Tax | $6,184,000 | 25.4% |
| School Lunch | $289,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $86,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $16,000 | 0.07% |
| Interest Earnings | $156,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $6,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $197,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,589,000 | 64.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $13,924,000 | 57.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $559,000 | 2.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $722,000 | 3.0% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $11,000 | 0.05% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $53,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $53,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $267,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,838,000 | 7.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $638,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $161,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $14,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $572,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $447,000 | 1.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $21,496,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,890,000 | 60.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,617,000 | 35.4% |
| Student Support | $1,057,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,326,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $316,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,297,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,748,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $905,000 | 3.7% |
| Other Support Services | $968,000 | 4.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $989,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $989,000 | 4.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 139 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 80 | 10.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dowagiac Union School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,613
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 138
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
501 North Paul St
Dowagiac, MI Public | 9-12 | 71 | 35.5 |  Review This School |
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| DOWAGIAC MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI Public | 6-8 | 602 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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| JUSTUS GAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI Public | KG-5 | 291 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| KINCHELOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI Public | KG-5 | 302 | 18.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
614 Spruce St
Dowagiac, MI Public | KG-5 | 337 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| SISTER LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
68079 M 152
Benton Harbor, MI Public | KG-5 | 238 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| UNION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
701 West Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI Public | 9-12 | 643 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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