Dicken Elementary School

(734)994-1928

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dicken Elementary School, located in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a highly regarded member of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its focus on building a strong, inclusive community and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary for them to develop essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its core academics, Dicken Elementary is frequently praised for its active parent-teacher organization and community engagement, which provide students with a variety of enrichment opportunities and school-wide events. The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach to education, aiming to help students become responsible, empathetic, and curious learners. Its location on Runnymede Boulevard serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that is deeply rooted in the broader Ann Arbor community.

320

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dicken Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	43
Black	28
Asian	17
Two or More	36

White
196 (61.3%)
Hispanic
43 (13.4%)
Two or More
36 (11.3%)
Black
28 (8.7%)
Asian
17 (5.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)994-1928
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dicken Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dicken Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	47.2%
Male	169	52.8%

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