Dexter Early Elementary Complex

Dexter Early Elementary Complex serves 760 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dexter Early Elementary Complex's student population of 760 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dexter Early Elementary Complex is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dexter Early Elementary Complex and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dexter Early Elementary Complex often compared to?
Dexter Early Elementary Complexis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School, North Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
760 students attend Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dexter Early Elementary Complex students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dexter Early Elementary Complex offer ?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter Early Elementary Complex part of?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex is part of Dexter Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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