DOSSIN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL
Dossin ElementaryMiddle 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 366 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 18 teachers, Dossin ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Dossin Elementary-Middle School is a public school located in the Greenfield neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students during their formative years. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support student growth and school spirit.
The school is situated on Glendale Street, placing it in a key residential area of the city. Like many schools within the district, Dossin places an emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering a structured learning environment and encouraging parental and community involvement. While school-specific programming can evolve, the institution aims to provide an equitable education for its diverse student body, striving to improve student outcomes through ongoing district initiatives and academic support resources.
For more information, contact Dossin ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 866-9390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48227-1210
(313) 866-9390
DOSSIN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 366
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 366 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOSSIN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.