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Kate Dowdall Elementary School

3333 SHILLELAGH DR, FLINT, MI 48506

Ranked 147 of 247 in Michigan

Top schools in Flint
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Kate Dowdall Elementary School

3333 SHILLELAGH DR, FLINT, MI 48506

About Kate Dowdall Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 27% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
391
Total Students
$60787
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 71.7%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 11.2%
Black 6.2%
Two+ Races 9.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
71.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
6.2%
Two+ Races
9.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 391
43.4%
170 Female
56.6%
221 Male

Student Population

391 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

816 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kate Dowdall Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3333 SHILLELAGH DR, FLINT, MI 48506

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Phone

(810) 591-2274

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TOP 147 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kate Dowdall Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30AM - 3:25PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dowdall Elementary celebrated the completion of a new addition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The addition is part of broader school improvements that included a new office, new gymnasium, updated classrooms, and new flooring.

FAQ

Q1. What are the unique aspects of Kate Dowdall Elementary School’s pedagogical style?

Ans: Kate Dowdall Elementary School implements collaborative, child-centered pedagogy.

Q2. How does Kate Dowdall Elementary School facilitate family engagement?

Ans: Families can engage in learning workshops and community events.

Q3. What resources exist for students at Kate Dowdall Elementary School?

Ans: Resources for watching academic skills, counseling, and enrichment programs.

Q4. How does Kate Dowdall Elementary School ensure student safety?

Ans: In addition to regular drills, trained staff is ready to take action when appropriate protocols are needed for safety.

Q5. What programs to enhance literacy exist within Kate Dowdall Elementary School?

Ans: The academic staff provides guided reading and literacy interventions.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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