At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
274
Gladys Dillon Elementary School: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 257
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Gladys Dillon Elementary School
Gladys Dillon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Burton. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. NCES reports 215 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 Black (55.3%) and White (31.6%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gladys Dillon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.03 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 0.5 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.27
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.6%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black55.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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 Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rankin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
237 reported students
Randels Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Dye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
559 reported students
Genesee Early College
High · Grades 09–12
178 reported students
CA Alternative EdAtlantis
High · Grades 06–12
110 reported students
Mott Middle College High School
High · Grades 09–12
324 reported students
Public schools near Gladys Dillon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bendle Elementary School Elementary · Bendle Public Schools | 03–05 | 209 | 0.4 mi |
| South Bendle Elementary School Elementary · Bendle Public Schools | PK–02 | 246 | 1.2 mi |
| Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Grand Blanc Community Schools | PK–01 | 203 | 1.6 mi |
| McGrath Elementary School Elementary · Grand Blanc Community Schools | 02–05 | 380 | 1.6 mi |
| Freeman School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of | PK–06 | 207 | 1.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Programs and Services Elementary · Genesee ISD | PK–05 | 106 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Dillon Elementary School
What grades does Gladys Dillon Elementary School serve?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools.
How many students attend Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 257 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 215 students and 17.03 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 Gladys Dillon Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gladys Dillon Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% 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 Gladys Dillon Elementary School in?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School is part of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, based in Flint, MI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Bendle Elementary School (0.4 mi), South Bendle Elementary School (1.2 mi), Anderson Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.