ER Dickson Elementary School

1,038 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.R. Dickson Elementary School, located in the Spring Hill community of Mobile, Alabama, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Mobile County Public School System, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a tradition of academic excellence and fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating technology to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century education.

Beyond academics, E.R. Dickson is noted for its active parent involvement and a supportive school culture. The school emphasizes character development and holistic growth, often utilizing its scenic campus and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, E.R. Dickson strives to provide a solid educational bedrock that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and future success.

1,038

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ER Dickson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	77
Black	724
Asian	29
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

Black
724 (69.7 %)
White
148 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.4 %)
Two or More
58 (5.6 %)
Asian
29 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-1180
Website:	http://erdickson.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 162

Grade 2 175

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ER Dickson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	182
Grade 1	162
Grade 2	175
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	160

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ER Dickson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	537	51.7%
Male	501	48.3%

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