DICKINSON EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dickinson East Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamtramck School District of the City of school district, located in HAMTRAMCK, MI with about 827 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Dickinson East Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Dickinson East Elementary School is a public school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving as part of the Hamtramck Public Schools district. Situated on Norwalk Street, the school is deeply integrated into a diverse, urban community known for its high concentration of immigrant families and multicultural environment. The school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the early grade levels, emphasizing core academic skills while navigating the unique educational needs of a student body that often includes English Language Learners.

As a member of the Hamtramck Public Schools system, Dickinson East operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children. The school’s curriculum is designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources, striving to foster a collaborative environment that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Dickinson East Elementary School at (313) 873-9437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3385 NORWALK ST
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212-3550
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DICKINSON EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAMTRAMCK, MI with about 827 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
827
Teachers:
45.7
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 827 students

White
64.4%
Asian
28.8%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.