Gladys Dillon Elementary School

www.carman.k12.mi.us

215 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Gladys Dillon Elementary School is a public school located in Burton, Michigan, serving as part of the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic and personal potential. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation while promoting social-emotional growth and community responsibility among its student body.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Carman-Ainsworth district, which emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through various initiatives, programs, and dedicated faculty, Gladys Dillon Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [www.carman.k12.mi.us](http://www.carman.k12.mi.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school information.

215

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Dillon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	9
Black	119
Two or More	19

Black
119 (55.3%)
White
68 (31.6%)
Two or More
19 (8.8%)
Hispanic
9 (4.2%)

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:	Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-3590
Website:	http://www.carman.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 69

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 47