Enrollment
422
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamtramck, MI
Dickinson West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261752005420
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson West Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson West Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752005420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickinson West Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickinson West Elementary School
Dickinson West Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 422 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamtramck School District of the City of spends $16,418 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamtramck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tau Beta School (261 students): Dickinson West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 18.6:1).
Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students) and Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students) alongside Dickinson West Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dickinson West Elementary School compares
Dickinson West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.1%
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.
Funding equity
$16,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Asian 30.6%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Dickinson West Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamtramck School District of the City of, which includes Dickinson West Elementary School.
$16,418
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dickinson West 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 East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dickinson West Elementary School
How many students attend Dickinson West Elementary School?
Dickinson West Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson West Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 West Elementary School?
86.6% of students at Dickinson West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson West Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson West Elementary School?
Dickinson West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickinson West Elementary School rank among public schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public 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 public schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
Is Dickinson West Elementary School a good school?
Dickinson West Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Dickinson West Elementary School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), and Kosciuszko School (279 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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