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Enrollment
734
Elementary
DISTRICT 610 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEXTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 261203008924
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
7480 DAN HOEY RD, DEXTER, MI 48130 · (734) 424-4130 · Washtenaw County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL734 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
10%
72 students
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 297 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 210 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 227 | 31% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dexter Early Elementary Complex→Wylie Elementary School→Creekside Intermediate School→Mill Creek Middle School
Based on grade levels within Dexter Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dexter Early Elementary Complex
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex this school | 734 | 9.8% | N/A |
| Charyl Stockwell Academy HOWELL | 696 | 15.1% | 52.3% |
| Beacon Tree Elementary School SHELBY TOWNSHIP | 787 | 16.8% | 48.4% |
| Hornung Elementary School BRIGHTON | 558 | 9.1% | 72.0% |
| Heritage School SALINE | 646 | 13.2% | 64.1% |
| Hawkins Elementary School BRIGHTON | 551 | 11.8% | 52.8% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dexter Early Elementary Complex ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 734 | #48 of 1,630 | #2 of 53 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #419 of 1,424 | #23 of 47 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.7% | #1,081 of 1,424 | #45 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 9.8% | #1,518 of 1,563 | #47 of 50 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
734
+24 (+3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 734 | 49.9 | 14.7:1 | 10% (72) |
| 2023-24 | 767 | 55.5 | 13.8:1 | 13% (97) |
| 2022-23 | 760 | 56.3 | 13.5:1 | 11% (83) |
| 2020-21 | 710 | 48 | 14.8:1 | 12% (85) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
About Dexter Early Elementary Complex
The public elementary school Dexter Early Elementary Complex is located in DEXTER, Michigan. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 734 students in pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students, so this school is 99% larger than average.
Dexter Community School District is responsible for 6 schools, Dexter Early Elementary Complex included, with 3,290 students in all.
The student body at Dexter Early Elementary Complex is 89% White. Other groups include 5% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. By comparison, Washtenaw County residents are about 69% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 21% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Dexter Early Elementary Complex's 49.9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 14.7:1. That is lower than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 10%. Among public schools in Washtenaw County, the average eligibility rate is 34%.
In Washtenaw County (population about 369,822), the median household income is $89,180, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 104 public schools in Washtenaw County, enrolling about 42,861 students in all.
The closest public school, Mill Creek Middle School, is about 0.1 miles from Dexter Early Elementary Complex. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Fringe. That means it sits in a town close to an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 24 more students in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Dexter Early Elementary Complex. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dexter Community School District
- Dexter High SchoolHigh · 1,053 students
- Mill Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- Wylie Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Creekside Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- Dexter Alternative SchoolHigh · 13 students
- BatesCombined
Other schools in DEXTER
- Dexter High SchoolHigh · 1,053 students
- Mill Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- Wylie Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Creekside Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- Dexter Alternative SchoolHigh · 13 students
- BatesCombined
Nearby schools
- Mill Creek Middle School0.1 mi · 525
- Wylie Elementary School0.2 mi · 486
- Dexter Alternative School0.3 mi · 13
- Creekside Intermediate School0.4 mi · 479
- Dexter High School0.9 mi · 1,053
- Abbot School5.3 mi · 315
Frequently asked questions
About Dexter Early Elementary ComplexHow many students attend Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex enrolls approximately 734 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Dexter Early Elementary Complex serve?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
How diverse is Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex reports a student body of 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex is overseen by Dexter Community School District in Washtenaw County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.