Dickinson East Elementary School

Hamtramck School District of the City of

www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us

529 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dickinson East Elementary School is a public school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving as part of the Hamtramck Public Schools district. Situated on Norwalk Street, the school is deeply integrated into a diverse, urban community known for its high concentration of immigrant families and multicultural environment. The school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the early grade levels, emphasizing core academic skills while navigating the unique educational needs of a student body that often includes English Language Learners.

As a member of the Hamtramck Public Schools system, Dickinson East operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children. The school’s curriculum is designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources, striving to foster a collaborative environment that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

529

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickinson East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	1
Black	34
Asian	134
Two or More	1

White
359 (67.9%)
Asian
134 (25.3%)
Black
34 (6.4%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
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:	Hamtramck School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)591-7406
Website:	http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 52

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 91