McDonald Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McDonald Elementary School, located on Diversey Street in Dearborn, Michigan, is a key institution within the Dearborn Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills, including literacy, mathematics, and science. Like other schools in the district, McDonald Elementary is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high academic standards and encouraging character development.

The school benefits from being part of a diverse and highly engaged school district, which provides students with access to a variety of educational resources and extracurricular programs. By leveraging the district’s comprehensive curriculum and community partnerships, McDonald Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or current events can find detailed information and updates regarding the school’s daily operations and academic calendar on the official Dearborn Public Schools website.

357

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonald Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	2

White
352 (98.6%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Dearborn City School District
Phone:	(313)827-6700
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 46

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 61