- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamtramck, MI
Dickinson East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261752007713
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson East Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752007713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dickinson East Elementary School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261752007713 · Hamtramck, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Dickinson East Elementary School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dickinson East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- This school
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- Kosciuszko Sch 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- Tau Beta Schoo 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- Holbrook Schoo 186
Holbrook School
186 students
What this shows Dickinson East Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson East Elementary School compares
Dickinson East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Asian 25.3%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Dickinson East Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Dickinson East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tau Beta School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holbrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamtramck
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson East Elementary School
How many students attend Dickinson East Elementary School?
Dickinson East Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson East Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Dickinson East Elementary School?
84.9% of students at Dickinson East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson East Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson East Elementary School?
Dickinson East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Dickinson East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Dickinson East Elementary School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students), and Kosciuszko School (279 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.