Justus Gage Elementary School in Dowagiac, MI

Justus Gage Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

301 Oak St, Dowagiac, MI

Dowagiac Union School District

283 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bryan Henry

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
39%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

39%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 17	Full Time Teachers 17
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

594:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47.4%
White 64.2%	Hispanic 16.8%
Two or more races 9.9%	Black 5.8%
Native American 3.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/29/2025

Principle Brian Henry and his ENTIRE staff of teachers, custodians, volunteers, ect. has gone above and beyond for all their students but all I can personally speak on what him and the entire school, teachers and students, have done for my youngest son. He has Spina Bifida and he uses a wheelchair d...

5.0 parent

8/11/2021

I was in this school before and had to leave around 2018 (Damauri white)

5.0 parent

2/8/2015

My Son Dandre Murff attends your school.. just would like to have updates on him. Thanks Crystal Rose

5.0 parent

9/22/2013

This is a wonderful school so far so good!!!:) I love the all staff that i have met so far. Very friendly and respectful!!

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(574) 622-8318

141 Total Sales

5 in Attendance Zone

$45K - $225K Price Range

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112 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$110,000 Price

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$225,000 Price Range

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140 Total Sales

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$65,500 Price

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List Price Range

$50K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$287,140

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Average Household Income

$62,762

% of College Grads

14.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,438 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$365,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft

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$265,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft

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$130,000

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1,122 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft

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New 29 days ago

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$185,000

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1.5 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
2,848 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft

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$750 - $900 per month

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1 - 3 Beds
1.5 Baths
570+ Sq Ft

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Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

Justus Gage Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Dowagiac, MI, in the Dowagiac neighborhood, and is served by the Dowagiac Union School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Justus Gage Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $287,140. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Pointe Center, Pathfinders Alternative Education High School, Union High School, and more. Learn more about what Dowagiac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Justus Gage Elementary School.

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