Dickinson West Elementary School

Hamtramck School District of the City of

www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us

426 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dickinson West Elementary School is a public school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, and serves as a vital component of the Hamtramck Public Schools district. Situated on Burger Street, the school provides an educational environment tailored to a highly diverse student population. Reflecting the broader community of Hamtramck, the school is known for fostering a multicultural atmosphere where students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds come together to learn in an inclusive setting.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while supporting the social and emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of the Hamtramck Public Schools district, Dickinson West focuses on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find further details through the official district website at [http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us](http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us).

426

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickinson West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Black	87
Asian	132
Two or More	4

White
203 (47.7 %)
Asian
132 (31.0 %)
Black
87 (20.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Hamtramck School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)365-5861
Website:	http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 68