Nowlin Elementary School

www.dearbornschools.org

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nowlin Elementary School is a public school located in Dearborn, Michigan, operating under the Dearborn Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares children for future academic success. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and social skills through a structured curriculum and various enrichment opportunities.

As part of the Dearborn Public Schools system, Nowlin Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, and high academic standards. The school fosters a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students, working to create a welcoming atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its student body. By utilizing district resources and technology, the school aims to ensure that students are equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

243

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nowlin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	12
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
204 (84.0%)
Black
17 (7.0%)
Hispanic
12 (4.9%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)827-6900
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 30

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 52