ER Dickson Elementary School

967 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.R. Dickson Elementary School, located in the Spring Hill community of Mobile, Alabama, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Mobile County Public School System, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a tradition of academic excellence and fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating technology to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century education.

Beyond academics, E.R. Dickson is noted for its active parent involvement and a supportive school culture. The school emphasizes character development and holistic growth, often utilizing its scenic campus and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, E.R. Dickson strives to provide a solid educational bedrock that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and future success.

967

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ER Dickson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	89
Black	630
Asian	28
Two or More	76
American Indian	4

Black
630 (65.1%)
White
140 (14.5%)
Hispanic
89 (9.2%)
Two or More
76 (7.9%)
Asian
28 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-1180
Website:	http://erdickson.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 184

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ER Dickson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	184
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	158
Grade 4	152
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ER Dickson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	488	50.5%
Male	479	49.5%

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