At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Dresden Elementary School: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Dresden Elementary School
Dresden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Sterling Heights. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dresden Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.8%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black7.6%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Utica Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Flickinger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
422 reported students
Bruce Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
426 reported students
Jack Harvey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
429 reported students
Beck Centennial Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
406 reported students
Plumbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
445 reported students
Browning Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
368 reported students
Public schools near Dresden Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 368 | 0.7 mi |
| Jack Harvey Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 429 | 1.1 mi |
| Flickinger Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 422 | 1.1 mi |
| Havel Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 571 | 1.4 mi |
| Schwarzkoff Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 597 | 1.5 mi |
| Graebner Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 509 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dresden Elementary School
What grades does Dresden Elementary School serve?
Dresden Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Utica Community Schools.
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 420 students and 26.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dresden Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dresden Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Utica Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dresden Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dresden Elementary School in?
Dresden Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools, based in Sterling Heights, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dresden Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Browning Elementary School (0.7 mi), Jack Harvey Elementary School (1.1 mi), Flickinger Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.