- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Dicken Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dicken Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004010
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dicken Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dicken Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dicken Elementary School ranks #4 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Dicken Elementary School grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 260282004010 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Dicken Elementary School grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dicken Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 320
Dicken Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Dicken Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dicken Elementary School compares
Dicken Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 8.8%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Dicken Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dicken Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dicken Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dicken Elementary School
How many students attend Dicken Elementary School?
Dicken Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dicken Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dicken Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dicken Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Dicken Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dicken Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dicken Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dicken Elementary School?
Dicken Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dicken Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Dicken Elementary School ranks #4 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Dicken Elementary School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.