Iris Becker Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Iris Becker Elementary School, located on Henson Street in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public school operating under the Dearborn Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader community values of Dearborn, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Dearborn Public Schools system, Iris Becker Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including modern technology integration and a focus on inclusive education. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, the faculty strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and responsible lifelong learners.

215

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iris Becker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1

White
206 (95.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dearborn City School District
Phone:	(313)827-6950
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 33