Lincoln Early Childhood Center serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
172 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lincoln Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lincoln Early Childhood Center part of?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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