Patrick Hamilton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

614 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI

Dowagiac Union School District

224 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Andrea Van Der Laan

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
20%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

20%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 15	Full Time Teachers 15
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.9%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

538:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.5%	Female 47.5%
White 54.3%	Black 18.3%
Hispanic 11.9%	Two or more races 11%
Native American 3.2%	Asian 1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/6/2020

Awesome so far. I hope we continue to have positive experiences with DUS.

5.0 parent

8/23/2014

My daughter attended Pat Ham and is moving on to the middle school this year. She is really prepared because of all she learned while at Pat Ham. The teachers care and work hard to make sure kids learn and are safe.

2.0 parent

10/28/2013

Pat Ham, while the teachers have good intentions, the bullying is out of control. If you're black you are free to treat people any way you like, on the bus, in the school, on the playground. The management (Principal, transportation superintendent) will pay lip service to just to get you to drop the...

5.0 parent

1/30/2012

The principal is understanding and helpful. The secretary is ALWAYS friendly. Most of the teachers are nice. My kids have loved all their teachers! They are all quick to acknowledge and address my concerns, especially if I feel my child needs extra help with a subject. They truly practice what they...

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Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 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 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Patrick Hamilton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,829. 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 Patrick Hamilton Elementary School.

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