- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Dickinson West Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261752005420 · Hamtramck, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 16.2:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Dickinson West Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dickinson West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- This school
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 West Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson West Elementary School compares
Dickinson West 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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.
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
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
- 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.
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 (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.