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Justus Gage Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
301 Oak St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · (269) 782-4460 · Part of Dowagiac Union Schools
Students
262
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Justus Gage Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47.9%
Location
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301 Oak St, Dowagiac
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten34
Grade 136
Grade 245
Grade 349
Grade 451
Grade 547
Enrollment over time
278’20
262’21
274’22
283’23
262’24
Down 5.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 66%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 8%Black 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.