WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School is a public school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Dearborn Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending rigorous core curriculum standards in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together staff, students, and families to create an active learning community. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Whitmore-Bolles utilizes diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its unique student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendar updates, or administrative policies, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and community involvement.

299

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WhitmoreBolles Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	14
Black	33
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
232 (77.6 %)
Black
33 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.7 %)
Asian
9 (3.0 %)
Two or More
9 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)827-6800
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56