Dibble Elementary School

www.jpsk12.org

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dibble Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Michigan, and serves as part of the Jackson Public Schools district. Situated on Kibby Road, the school operates as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education to students in the area. Like other schools within the Jackson Public Schools system, Dibble is committed to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social development, and the overall well-being of its young student body.

The school emphasizes a traditional K-5 curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By prioritizing core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Dibble aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or registration information can find resources through the district's official website at http://www.jpsk12.org.

281

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dibble Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	15
Black	65
Asian	6
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
150 (53.4 %)
Black
65 (23.1 %)
Two or More
43 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.3 %)
Asian
6 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-3970
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 44

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46