Dimondale Elementary School

330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dimondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dimondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Dimondale Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Motto
Innovate • Educate • Inspire

School Rankings

Dimondale 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 Dimondale Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1754 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
35%
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimondale Elementary School's ranking?
Dimondale Elementary School is ranked #1754 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dimondale Elementary School?
304 students attend Dimondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dimondale Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dimondale Elementary School?
Dimondale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dimondale Elementary School offer ?
Dimondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dimondale Elementary School part of?
Dimondale Elementary School is part of Holt School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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