Sister Lakes Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual BENTON HARBOR, MI Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (67.7)
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Sister Lakes Elementary School
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.7)
166
Students
12.0
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(269)782-4468
Phone
http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Website

Sister Lakes Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN, operated by the Dowagiac Union School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 166 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
166.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 55% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.83:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
66.9%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Sister Lakes Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
261215004923
State School ID
MI-14020-03484
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
68079 M 152
City
BENTON HARBOR
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49022
County
Van Buren County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26020
State Leg. Lower
26039
Latitude
42.0853
Longitude
-86.2064
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
166
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 111 66.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Dowagiac Union School District
LEAID
2612150
State LEA ID
MI-14020
Phone
(269)782-4402
Website
http://www.dowagiacschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
DOWAGIAC
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$34,185K
Federal Revenue
$5,954K
State Revenue
$17,342K
Local Revenue
$10,889K
Total Expenditure
$32,909K
Instruction Exp.
$17,353K
Support Services
$10,105K
Other Current Exp.
$1,708K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Sister Lakes Elementary School

1
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School
BENTON HARBOR · Other
7 mi
2
Countryside Academy Elementary
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
7.1 mi
3
South Elementary School
WATERVLIET · Elementary
7.4 mi
4
Watervliet Middle School
WATERVLIET · Middle
7.4 mi
5
Watervliet Senior High School
WATERVLIET · High
7.4 mi
6
WAY Watervliet High School
WATERVLIET · High
7.4 mi
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Public elementary in Michigan with similar enrollment to Sister Lakes Elementary School

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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Au GresSims Elementary School
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Students
15.18:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Pullman Elementary School
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Students
12.22:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
CarsonvillePort Sanilac Elementary School
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165
Students
17.84:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Sterling Elementary School
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168
Students
14.2:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
East Shore Leadership Academy
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Students
22.64:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Schofield Elementary School
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sister Lakes Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Sister Lakes Elementary School?
166 students are enrolled at Sister Lakes Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sister Lakes Elementary School have?
Sister Lakes Elementary School has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Sister Lakes Elementary School serve?
Sister Lakes Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Sister Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sister Lakes Elementary School located in?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Sister Lakes Elementary School belong to?
Sister Lakes Elementary School is part of the Dowagiac Union School District school district.
How much does Dowagiac Union School District spend per student?
The Dowagiac Union School District district spends approximately $198,246,988 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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