Dossin ElementaryMiddle School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

319

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dossin ElementaryMiddle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	314
Two or More	3

Black
314 (98.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)866-9390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 26

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 42