Dicken Elementary School

Summary:

Dicken Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving 291 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dicken Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in M-Step/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies assessments across grades 3-5. In 2023-2024, Dicken's 3rd-grade students scored 70.8% proficient or better in ELA and 66% in Math, compared to 60.1% and 62.5% for the Ann Arbor district, and 39.6% and 43.4% for the state. Dicken's 5th-grade students also scored 67.9% proficient or better in Science, compared to 61.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school has a more diverse student population, with 58.42% White, 11% African American, 12.71% Hispanic, and 6.53% Asian students, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.77%) compared to nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary (38.49%) and Abbot School (42.02%).

Dicken Elementary's consistent academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests a high-quality educational program. The school's diversity and relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population may contribute to a rich learning environment. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 10.2% in 2018-2019 to 18.4% in 2022-2023, which is an area that the school may need to address. While Dicken performs well compared to nearby schools, some nearby schools, like Wines Elementary and Eberwhite School, outperform Dicken in certain metrics, suggesting opportunities for Dicken to learn from their practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2135 Runnymede Blvd
       Ann Arbor, MI  48103-5033


(734) 994-1928

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,670 Help


Students who attend Dicken Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Slauson Middle School
High:    Pioneer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dicken Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dicken Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 7th best among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dicken Elementary School is $20,670, which is the 9th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dicken Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dicken Elementary School 155th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dicken Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ann Arbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools 71st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dicken Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dicken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.13 288th 1545 81.4%
2007 78.45 229th 1565 85.4%
2008 76.52 305th 1577 80.7%
2009 73.38 392nd 1589 75.3%
2010 71.72 455th 1552 70.7%
2011 79.04 218th 1552 86.0%
2012 85.23 164th 1566 89.5%
2013 85.08 160th 1563 89.8%
2014 82.33 198th 1533 87.1%
2015 85.65 160th 1580 89.9%
2016 80.71 238th 1548 84.6%
2017 60.84 495th 1466 66.2%
2018 81.28 251st 1448 82.7%
2019 84.45 161st 1408 88.6%
2022 78.93 231st 1344 82.8%
2023 76.43 308th 1470 79.0%
2024 87.66 155th 1486 89.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dicken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 668th 1397 52.2%
2023 38.08 834th 1350 38.2%
2024 48.62 660th 1381 52.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dicken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.91 217th 1443 85.0%
2019 78.99 170th 1171 85.5%
2022 82.87 124th 1106 88.8%
2023 72.85 270th 1321 79.6%
2024 85.23 138th 1342 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dicken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.25 329th 1446 77.2%
2019 79.44 191st 1196 84.0%
2022 58.05 439th 1139 61.5%
2023 70.15 342nd 1334 74.4%
2024 83.87 171st 1347 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dicken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.27 119th 1253 90.5%
2019 95.95 17th 1128 98.5%
2022 90.98 59th 1102 94.6%
2023 81.96 171st 1198 85.7%
2024 95.53 21st 1204 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Open Quote Negatives:

- Ongoing rodent problem in building; "lunch room" is makeshift area in the auditorium.
- Very poor student-to-teacher ratio - 1 class had 29 kids!
- Agenda regarding race very non-mainstream & biased toward African-American plight over other minorities (Principal was previously in trouble for this).
- Unlocked doors allow almost complete uninhibited access.
- No gifted / accelerated classes.
- Classes cater to non-local transplants at the expense of time of enhancing local student studies.
- By 3rd or 4th grade students should be getting letter grades - but are still using Kindergarten type performance markers - makes it very hard for parents to assess child(ren)'s progress.

+ Good participation by parents
+ Many extra-curricular activities
+ Nice school garden Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dicken Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 40 9 1 0 n/a n/a -3 281
1989 238 28 20 3 0 n/a n/a -1 288
1990 242 24 17 3 0 n/a n/a -2 284
1991 244 33 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 233 25 15 11 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1993 234 37 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 240 43 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 272 36 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 272 36 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 272 41 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 298 62 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 296 66 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 281 78 30 7 4 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 292 66 35 15 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 256 47 39 17 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 256 47 39 17 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 229 44 41 19 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 233 62 38 19 2 n/a n/a 20 374
2006 251 62 43 15 2 n/a n/a 30 403
2007 225 60 39 18 4 n/a n/a 24 370
2008 226 71 33 18 2 n/a n/a 25 375
2009 214 68 33 19 3 n/a n/a 42 379
2010 219 70 33 22 0 n/a n/a 35 379
2011 212 67 35 29 0 0 27 0 370
2012 197 65 39 34 0 0 32 0 367
2013 209 55 39 28 1 0 32 0 364
2014 194 66 37 25 3 1 33 0 359
2015 195 53 35 27 1 0 36 0 347
2016 177 55 35 31 1 0 40 0 339
2017 165 70 36 26 1 0 46 0 344
2018 175 57 34 33 1 0 45 0 345
2019 157 52 33 34 1 0 40 0 317
2020 167 57 32 35 1 0 38 0 330
2021 168 43 26 37 1 0 42 0 317
2022 160 42 24 37 1 0 32 0 296
2023 170 32 19 37 0 0 33 0 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dicken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 n/a n/a n/a
1989 288 n/a n/a 10.8
1990 284 21.0 13.5 26.8
1991 299 n/a n/a n/a
1992 285 n/a n/a n/a
1993 293 n/a 0.0 14
1994 304 15.4 19.7 13.2
1995 334 17.5 19.1 9
1996 334 17.5 19.1 9
1997 343 18.0 19.1 9.9
1998 384 16.0 24.0 16.1
1999 389 20.0 19.5 12.6
2000 400 21.6 18.5 17.8
2001 408 21.2 19.2 18.1
2002 361 21.9 16.5 16.9
2003 361 21.9 16.5 16.9
2004 335 21.9 15.3 18.2
2005 374 22.4 16.7 21.5
2006 403 22.4 18.0 22.8
2007 370 21.5 17.2 22.3
2008 375 21.5 17.4 29.1
2009 379 20.9 18.1 28.5
2010 379 20.9 18.0 27.6
2011 370 17.7 20.8 25.1
2012 367 20.4 17.9 26.2
2013 364 21.6 16.8 28
2014 359 19.8 18.0 30.4
2015 347 20.0 17.3 25.4
2016 339 20.0 16.9 25.4
2017 344 22.3 15.4 29.1
2018 345 23.5 14.6 30.1
2019 317 23.3 13.6 28.7
2020 330 22.5 14.6 29.7
2021 317 23.4 13.5 28.7
2022 296 22.6 13.0 27.7
2023 291 23.6 12.3 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dicken Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 n/a n/a n/a
1989 288 n/a n/a 10.8
1990 284 21.0 13.5 26.8
1991 299 n/a n/a n/a
1992 285 n/a n/a n/a
1993 293 n/a 0.0 14
1994 304 15.4 19.7 13.2
1995 334 17.5 19.1 9
1996 334 17.5 19.1 9
1997 343 18.0 19.1 9.9
1998 384 16.0 24.0 16.1
1999 389 20.0 19.5 12.6
2000 400 21.6 18.5 17.8
2001 408 21.2 19.2 18.1
2002 361 21.9 16.5 16.9
2003 361 21.9 16.5 16.9
2004 335 21.9 15.3 18.2
2005 374 22.4 16.7 21.5
2006 403 22.4 18.0 22.8
2007 370 21.5 17.2 22.3
2008 375 21.5 17.4 29.1
2009 379 20.9 18.1 28.5
2010 379 20.9 18.0 27.6
2011 370 17.7 20.8 25.1
2012 367 20.4 17.9 26.2
2013 364 21.6 16.8 28
2014 359 19.8 18.0 30.4
2015 347 20.0 17.3 25.4
2016 339 20.0 16.9 25.4
2017 344 22.3 15.4 29.1
2018 345 23.5 14.6 30.1
2019 317 23.3 13.6 28.7
2020 330 22.5 14.6 29.7
2021 317 23.4 13.5 28.7
2022 296 22.6 13.0 27.7
2023 291 23.6 12.3 25.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dicken Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $922 (6.4%) $13,473 (93.6%) $14,395
2020 $654 (4.6%) $13,435 (95.4%) $14,089
2021 $1,142 (7.4%) $14,215 (92.6%) $15,356
2022 $1,929 (10.8%) $16,014 (89.2%) $17,943
2023 $1,251 (6.1%) $19,419 (93.9%) $20,670

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dicken Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dicken Elementary School)72.158.5
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.460
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Dicken Elementary School)69.461.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)7059.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dicken Elementary School)64.761.8
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Dicken Elementary School)58.860.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.861.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dicken Elementary School)67.658.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)68.261.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Dicken Elementary School)66.753.8
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)65.358.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dicken Elementary School)25.625.6
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ann Arbor Public Schools)34.737.2
 2.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317291
 8.2%
African American5232
 38.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3319
 42.4%
Hispanic3437
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White157170
 8.3%
Two or More Races4033
 17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%25.8%
 2.9%


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Students at Dicken Elementary School are 58% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American, 7% Asian.

Students who attend Dicken Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Slauson Middle School
High : Pioneer High School

Dicken Elementary School ranks 155th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Dicken Elementary School.


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