Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kincheloe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kincheloe Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
School Rankings
Kincheloe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kincheloe Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1979 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dowagiac Union School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kincheloe Elementary School's ranking?
Kincheloe Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kincheloe Elementary School often compared to?
Kincheloe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Justus Gage Elementary School, Patrick Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kincheloe Elementary School?
214 students attend Kincheloe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kincheloe Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kincheloe Elementary School?
Kincheloe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kincheloe Elementary School offer ?
Kincheloe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kincheloe Elementary School part of?
Kincheloe Elementary School is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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