Kate Dowdall Elementary School

Public K-5

 3333 Shillelagh Dr
       Flint, MI  48506-2295


(810) 591-2274

District: Kearsley Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,238 Help


Students who attend Kate Dowdall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Armstrong Middle School
    Leota Fiedler Elementary School
High:    Kearsley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
African American:
11.5%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Compare Details Kate Dowdall Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2011 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), African American (11.5%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Kate Dowdall Elementary School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kate Dowdall Elementary School is $13,238.
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Rank History for Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.29 637th 1545 58.8%
2007 68.78 489th 1565 68.8%
2008 63.68 670th 1577 57.5%
2009 55.45 916th 1589 42.4%
2010 65.55 673rd 1552 56.6%
2011 45.73 1084th 1552 30.2%
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Enrollment information for Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 314 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 296 3 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 304 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 12 331
1992 325 6 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 337 5 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 272 4 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 294 6 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 294 6 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 287 5 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 274 5 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1999 316 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 374 11 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 374 17 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 359 9 5 7 5 n/a n/a 13 398
2003 359 9 5 7 5 n/a n/a 13 398
2004 348 9 3 5 3 n/a n/a 9 377
2005 337 10 5 10 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 322 16 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 317 15 2 14 1 n/a n/a 4 353
2008 288 12 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 287 13 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 265 14 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 242 9 1 15 1 0 0 0 268
2012 362 24 6 14 2 0 1 0 409
2013 367 28 4 9 2 0 5 0 415
2014 365 19 1 14 2 0 7 0 408
2015 388 20 1 16 2 0 7 0 434
2016 369 26 1 26 2 0 14 0 438
2017 347 21 0 34 1 0 32 0 435
2018 331 22 0 31 0 0 41 0 425
2019 309 15 0 24 1 1 37 0 387
2020 323 22 0 36 0 1 27 0 409
2021 316 25 0 40 1 0 26 0 408
2022 294 19 1 41 3 0 36 0 394
2023 289 25 1 45 4 0 39 0 403
2024 276 45 0 36 0 0 34 0 391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 n/a n/a n/a
1989 325 n/a n/a 16.6
1990 312 26.0 12.0 12.5
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 345 n/a n/a 21.2
1993 353 n/a 0.0 22.7
1994 295 12.7 23.2 23.7
1995 315 14.5 21.7 21
1996 315 14.5 21.7 21
1997 302 16.0 18.9 12.6
1998 285 16.0 17.8 19.3
1999 325 15.0 21.7 19.4
2000 394 18.2 21.6 24.9
2001 403 19.3 20.9 25.8
2002 398 21.5 18.5 28.8
2003 398 21.5 18.5 28.8
2004 377 21.5 17.5 33.2
2005 366 18.8 19.5 33.1
2006 354 16.2 21.9 32.8
2007 353 18.8 18.8 27.8
2008 316 17.9 17.7 38.9
2009 320 17.7 18.1 50
2010 291 14.2 20.3 50.2
2011 268 13.7 19.4 49.3
2012 409 17.1 23.8 62.1
2013 415 16.1 25.7 65.3
2014 408 18.4 22.1 66.7
2015 434 22.0 19.7 69.4
2016 438 22.0 19.9 66.7
2017 435 19.8 21.9 72.6
2018 425 21.2 20.0 76.2
2019 387 20.8 18.5 76.2
2020 409 20.9 19.5 81.9
2021 408 18.1 22.5 91.2
2022 394 19.4 20.2 85.8
2023 403 18.1 22.2 85.4
2024 391 21.7 17.9 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 n/a n/a n/a
1989 325 n/a n/a 16.6
1990 312 26.0 12.0 12.5
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 345 n/a n/a 21.2
1993 353 n/a 0.0 22.7
1994 295 12.7 23.2 23.7
1995 315 14.5 21.7 21
1996 315 14.5 21.7 21
1997 302 16.0 18.9 12.6
1998 285 16.0 17.8 19.3
1999 325 15.0 21.7 19.4
2000 394 18.2 21.6 24.9
2001 403 19.3 20.9 25.8
2002 398 21.5 18.5 28.8
2003 398 21.5 18.5 28.8
2004 377 21.5 17.5 33.2
2005 366 18.8 19.5 33.1
2006 354 16.2 21.9 32.8
2007 353 18.8 18.8 27.8
2008 316 17.9 17.7 38.9
2009 320 17.7 18.1 50
2010 291 14.2 20.3 50.2
2011 268 13.7 19.4 49.3
2012 409 17.1 23.8 62.1
2013 415 16.1 25.7 65.3
2014 408 18.4 22.1 66.7
2015 434 22.0 19.7 69.4
2016 438 22.0 19.9 66.7
2017 435 19.8 21.9 72.6
2018 425 21.2 20.0 76.2
2019 387 20.8 18.5 76.2
2020 409 20.9 19.5 81.9
2021 408 18.1 22.5 91.2
2022 394 19.4 20.2 85.8
2023 403 18.1 22.2 85.4
2024 391 21.7 17.9 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,597 (15.0%) $9,037 (85.0%) $10,634
2020 $1,008 (9.9%) $9,158 (90.1%) $10,166
2021 $1,530 (14.2%) $9,272 (85.8%) $10,801
2022 $1,941 (16.4%) $9,880 (83.6%) $11,821
2023 $2,218 (16.8%) $11,020 (83.2%) $13,238

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kate Dowdall Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kate Dowdall Elementary School)43.934.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearsley Community School District)43.934.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kate Dowdall Elementary School)54.639.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Kearsley Community School District)54.639.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387403
 4.1%
African American1525
 66.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian01
Hispanic2445
 87.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White309289
 6.5%
Two or More Races3739
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%85.4%
 9.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Kate Dowdall Elementary School.

Students who attend Kate Dowdall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Armstrong Middle School
Middle : Leota Fiedler Elementary School
High : Kearsley High School

Students at Kate Dowdall Elementary School are 71% White, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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