DIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dixon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Dixon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dixon Elementary School, located at 8401 Trinity Street in Detroit, Michigan, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is situated in the Cody-Rouge area of Detroit and is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on supporting student development through core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Detroit educational landscape.

In terms of school culture and operations, Dixon Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance academic rigor with social-emotional support to help prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as after-school activities or specialized support services, are encouraged to contact the main office directly, as specific extracurricular programs and school-wide performance metrics can fluctuate based on district-wide initiatives and annual grant funding.

For more information, contact Dixon Elementary School at (313) 947-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.