At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411.5
Dicken Elementary School: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Dicken Elementary School
Dicken Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Ann Arbor. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ann Arbor Public Schools. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dicken Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black8.8%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ann Arbor Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abbot School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
315 reported students
Bach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Angell School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
294 reported students
Logan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
Eberwhite School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Carpenter School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Public schools near Dicken Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eberwhite School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 353 | 0.9 mi |
| Uriah H Lawton School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 422 | 0.9 mi |
| Honey Creek Community School Elementary · Charter · Honey Creek Community School | KG–08 | 236 | 1 mi |
| Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Elementary · Washtenaw ISD | PK–08 | 4 | 1 mi |
| Lakewood Elementary School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 258 | 1.2 mi |
| Bach Elementary School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 334 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dicken Elementary School
What grades does Dicken Elementary School serve?
Dicken Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ann Arbor Public Schools.
How many students attend Dicken Elementary School?
Dicken Elementary School reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dicken Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 320 students and 18.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dicken Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dicken Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ann Arbor Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dicken Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dicken Elementary School in?
Dicken Elementary School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, based in Ann Arbor, MI, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dicken Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eberwhite School (0.9 mi), Uriah H Lawton School (0.9 mi), Honey Creek Community School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.