Kate Dowdall Elementary School

www.kearsleyschools.org

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kate Dowdall Elementary School is part of the Kearsley Community Schools district, located in Flint, Michigan. Serving young learners in the local area, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for student growth. As a member of the Kearsley district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting the development of social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Kearsley community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader school district. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Kate Dowdall Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where children can explore their interests and build confidence. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and district policies through the official Kearsley Community Schools website.

405

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	37
Black	64
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
262 (64.7%)
Black
64 (15.8%)
Two or More
41 (10.1%)
Hispanic
37 (9.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kearsley Community School District
Phone:	(810)591-2274
Website:	http://www.kearsleyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 1

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 212

Grade 3 190