Sister Lakes Elementary School

www.dowagiacschools.org

166 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sister Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and serves as part of the Dowagiac Union School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding rural community, focusing on academic growth and social development within the early grade levels. By operating under the Dowagiac Union Schools umbrella, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is situated along the M-152 corridor, reflecting its role as a local hub for families in the Sister Lakes area. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Prospective parents and community members can access ongoing news, school calendars, and administrative contact information through the official Dowagiac Union School District website, which serves as the primary communication portal for the facility.

166

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sister Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
94 (56.6%)
Hispanic
55 (33.1%)
Two or More
12 (7.2%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dowagiac Union School District
Phone:	(269)782-4468
Website:	http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32