Kincheloe Elementary School vs Patrick Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincheloe Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Patrick Hamilton Elementary
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
| Measure | Kincheloe Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan | Patrick Hamilton Elementary Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,581 | #1433 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40717 of 50,301 | #47837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kincheloe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 14.6).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 83%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Patrick Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kincheloe Elementary School better than Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kincheloe Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 14.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kincheloe Elementary School and Patrick Hamilton Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kincheloe Elementary School: 214. Patrick Hamilton Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kincheloe Elementary School and Patrick Hamilton Elementary rank in Michigan?
Kincheloe Elementary School is 1207th of 1,581 and Patrick Hamilton Elementary is 1433rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).