485 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School, located at 8401 Trinity Street in Detroit, Michigan, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is situated in the Cody-Rouge area of Detroit and is committed to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on supporting student development through core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Detroit educational landscape.

In terms of school culture and operations, Dixon Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance academic rigor with social-emotional support to help prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as after-school activities or specialized support services, are encouraged to contact the main office directly, as specific extracurricular programs and school-wide performance metrics can fluctuate based on district-wide initiatives and annual grant funding.
485
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixon Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic9
Black475
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    475 (97.9%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)947-1330
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 454
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dixon Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten47
Grade 155
Grade 253
Grade 352
Grade 445
Grade 552
Grade 669
Grade 757
Grade 855
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dixon Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20642.5%
Male27957.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)