Frank Squires Early Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Frank Squires Early Elementary School served 381 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 18% |
| White | 63% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cassopolis School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Frank Squires Early Elementary School is Ross Beatty High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sam Adams Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cassopolis Sam Adams Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 458 students10
0.3 miles
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0517 0.3 K-6 458 - Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 393 students10
1.2 miles
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0506 1.2 7-12 393 - Cassopolis Cassopolis Alternative Ed Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 65 students
3.4 miles
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536 3.4 9-12 65 - Cassopolis Brookside Learning Center Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 35 students10
4.4 miles
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6250 4.4 PK-12 35 - Dowagiac Dowagiac Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 519 students10
6.2 miles
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440 6.2 6-8 519
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