Dickinson East Elementary School

3385 Norwalk St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dickinson East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Dickinson East Elementary School serves a central area in Hamtramck, MI, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dickinson East Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

School Rankings

Dickinson East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson East Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2234 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

26%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

23%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Asian
25%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Black
7%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

White
68%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
32%
0.47

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

(22-23)
62.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dickinson East Elementary School's ranking?
Dickinson East Elementary School is ranked #2234 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dickinson East Elementary School?
529 students attend Dickinson East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dickinson East Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickinson East Elementary School?
Dickinson East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dickinson East Elementary School offer ?
Dickinson East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickinson East Elementary School part of?
Dickinson East Elementary School is part of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Dickinson East Elementary School serves a central area in Hamtramck, MI, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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