Dibble Elementary School

Summary:

Dibble Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, serving 281 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population and is part of the Jackson Public Schools district, which is ranked 489 out of 610 districts in the state.

Dibble Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages. While the school had higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state, its performance in 4th and 5th grade subjects was generally lower. The school also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 9.9% in 2018-2019 to 22.8% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Dibble Elementary has a high percentage of students (75.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Comparing Dibble Elementary to nearby schools provides valuable insights. Schools in the Western School District, such as Warner Elementary and Bean Elementary, consistently outperform Dibble Elementary and the Jackson Public Schools district in academic proficiency. Additionally, Paragon Charter Academy, a public charter school, also outperforms Dibble Elementary and the district, despite having a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These comparisons suggest that factors beyond socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational approaches, may play a significant role in student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3450 Kibby Rd
       Jackson, MI  49203-4954


(517) 841-3970

District: Jackson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
920th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,697 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
23.1%
Two or more races:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dibble Elementary School ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36. (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 Student population at Dibble Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (23.1%), two or more races (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dibble Elementary School is 16.9. 5 elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dibble Elementary School is $15,697, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dibble Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dibble Elementary School 920th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dibble Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jackson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public Schools 489th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dibble Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.70 585th 1545 62.1%
2007 69.97 452nd 1565 71.1%
2008 56.70 860th 1577 45.5%
2009 59.58 809th 1589 49.1%
2010 64.26 715th 1552 53.9%
2011 80.42 173rd 1552 88.9%
2012 83.67 193rd 1566 87.7%
2013 73.27 376th 1563 75.9%
2014 76.57 319th 1533 79.2%
2015 77.60 311th 1580 80.3%
2016 63.49 536th 1548 65.4%
2017 58.70 523rd 1466 64.3%
2018 42.31 907th 1448 37.4%
2019 33.52 935th 1408 33.6%
2021 19.66 963rd 1153 16.5%
2022 50.20 616th 1344 54.2%
2023 47.75 726th 1470 50.6%
2024 36.00 920th 1486 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.19 888th 1397 36.4%
2021 44.60 409th 749 45.4%
2022 68.19 259th 1099 76.4%
2023 54.83 539th 1350 60.1%
2024 44.43 730th 1381 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 940th 1443 34.9%
2019 25.38 901st 1171 23.1%
2022 43.01 610th 1106 44.8%
2023 44.85 686th 1321 48.1%
2024 44.61 699th 1342 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.62 822nd 1446 43.2%
2019 32.54 813th 1196 32.0%
2021 16.41 808th 915 11.7%
2022 48.79 558th 1139 51.0%
2023 45.36 696th 1334 47.8%
2024 44.02 723rd 1347 46.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.31 97th 475 79.6%
2024 72.36 48th 348 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dibble Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 901st 1253 28.1%
2019 34.21 765th 1128 32.2%
2021 20.01 853rd 1005 15.1%
2022 50.24 541st 1102 50.9%
2023 48.69 607th 1198 49.3%
2024 42.19 700th 1204 41.9%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Open Quote Dibble is a traditional elementary building that is very warm and welcoming. A positive successful building that promotes the best in students. Now in college, I have many good memories of my experiences there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dibble Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 109 6 10 3 n/a n/a -77 295
1989 254 95 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 241 79 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 271 98 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 252 92 5 10 4 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 237 102 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 219 85 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 217 106 13 4 8 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 217 106 13 4 8 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 172 95 14 7 10 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 159 113 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 147 100 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2000 169 81 16 3 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 201 98 12 8 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 253 107 16 10 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 253 107 16 10 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 260 80 23 9 4 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 253 78 19 13 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 233 52 22 13 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 235 59 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 327
2008 285 66 28 13 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 280 49 23 10 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 287 55 20 8 4 n/a n/a 10 384
2011 275 55 17 9 3 4 3 0 366
2012 245 45 14 15 2 2 8 0 331
2013 218 45 21 23 2 3 9 0 321
2014 231 41 17 18 1 1 21 0 330
2015 216 46 12 17 1 0 24 0 316
2016 224 64 16 18 2 0 27 0 351
2017 222 60 18 15 2 0 33 0 350
2018 210 52 6 12 2 0 38 0 320
2019 214 66 3 18 1 0 35 0 337
2020 185 65 8 16 1 0 41 0 316
2021 160 58 8 13 1 0 43 0 283
2022 144 62 10 14 0 0 38 0 268
2023 150 65 6 15 1 1 43 0 281

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 Dibble Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 37.7
1990 334 35.0 9.5 33.5
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 363 n/a n/a n/a
1993 357 n/a 0.0 0
1994 315 13.0 24.2 21
1995 348 16.0 21.8 31
1996 348 16.0 21.8 31
1997 298 14.0 21.3 35.6
1998 289 17.0 17.0 44.6
1999 251 13.0 19.3 47.4
2000 274 16.0 17.1 56.2
2001 324 19.0 17.1 47.2
2002 390 n/a n/a 44.1
2003 390 n/a n/a 44.1
2004 376 8.0 47.0 32.2
2005 366 20.6 17.8 37.4
2006 323 19.2 16.8 30
2007 327 17.8 18.4 30
2008 394 21.9 18.0 27.4
2009 365 18.7 19.5 34.2
2010 384 20.4 18.7 34.5
2011 366 22.4 16.3 28.7
2012 331 19.8 16.6 39
2013 321 17.0 18.8 32.4
2014 330 18.2 18.0 33.9
2015 316 18.0 17.5 35.8
2016 351 17.0 20.6 30.2
2017 350 20.4 17.1 24.9
2018 320 20.9 15.2 50.6
2019 337 15.4 21.8 50.7
2020 316 17.0 18.5 66.5
2021 283 14.8 19.0 65.4
2022 268 14.4 18.5 75.4
2023 281 16.5 16.9 75.4

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 Dibble Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 37.7
1990 334 35.0 9.5 33.5
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 363 n/a n/a n/a
1993 357 n/a 0.0 0
1994 315 13.0 24.2 21
1995 348 16.0 21.8 31
1996 348 16.0 21.8 31
1997 298 14.0 21.3 35.6
1998 289 17.0 17.0 44.6
1999 251 13.0 19.3 47.4
2000 274 16.0 17.1 56.2
2001 324 19.0 17.1 47.2
2002 390 n/a n/a 44.1
2003 390 n/a n/a 44.1
2004 376 8.0 47.0 32.2
2005 366 20.6 17.8 37.4
2006 323 19.2 16.8 30
2007 327 17.8 18.4 30
2008 394 21.9 18.0 27.4
2009 365 18.7 19.5 34.2
2010 384 20.4 18.7 34.5
2011 366 22.4 16.3 28.7
2012 331 19.8 16.6 39
2013 321 17.0 18.8 32.4
2014 330 18.2 18.0 33.9
2015 316 18.0 17.5 35.8
2016 351 17.0 20.6 30.2
2017 350 20.4 17.1 24.9
2018 320 20.9 15.2 50.6
2019 337 15.4 21.8 50.7
2020 316 17.0 18.5 66.5
2021 283 14.8 19.0 65.4
2022 268 14.4 18.5 75.4
2023 281 16.5 16.9 75.4

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 Dibble Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,201 (10.8%) $9,937 (89.2%) $11,138
2020 $1,525 (13.2%) $10,044 (86.8%) $11,569
2021 $1,749 (14.1%) $10,624 (85.9%) $12,374
2022 $3,511 (22.6%) $12,000 (77.4%) $15,511
2023 $5,444 (34.7%) $10,253 (65.3%) $15,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dibble 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 935th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 726th of 1470 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dibble Elementary School)40.754
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)22.926.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Dibble Elementary School)42.654
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Jackson Public Schools)26.528.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dibble Elementary School)23.131.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)26.127.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Dibble Elementary School)17.320.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Jackson Public Schools)19.719
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dibble Elementary School)44.157.8
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)28.727.8
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Dibble Elementary School)3924.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Jackson Public Schools)19.814.8
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337281
 16.6%
African American6665
 1.5%
American Indian11
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic1815
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White214150
 29.9%
Two or More Races3543
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%75.4%
 24.7%


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Dibble Elementary School ranks 920th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dibble Elementary School are 53% White, 23% African American, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Dibble Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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