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#2047 of 3,192 schools in MI
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
Elementary School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn, MI
A Dearborn City School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
21501 WHITMORE ST, Dearborn, MI 48124
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitmorebolles Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitmorebolles Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,353
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Duvall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Nowlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Pardee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dearborn City School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #31 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitmorebolles Elementary School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitmorebolles Elementary School
Whitmorebolles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,047 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitmorebolles Elementary School
What grades does Whitmorebolles Elementary School serve?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmorebolles Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitmorebolles Elementary School rank in MI?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School ranks #2,047 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitmorebolles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitmorebolles Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitmorebolles Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitmorebolles Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitmorebolles Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitmorebolles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Whitmorebolles Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (313) 827-6800
- Area population (ZIP 48124)
- 34,156
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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