At a glance
Reported students
522
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
West Utica Elementary School: 522 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
17.9:1 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
- 534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about West Utica Elementary School
West Utica Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Shelby Township. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Utica Community Schools. NCES reports 522 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above 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 (55.6%) and Black (23.8%). English learners represent 19.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Utica Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.2 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
- 19.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White55.6%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black23.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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.
Issac Monfort Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
525 reported students
Dekeyser Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
512 reported students
Roberts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
534 reported students
Oakbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
535 reported students
Graebner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
509 reported students
Switzer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
495 reported students
Public schools near West Utica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 570 | 1.2 mi |
| Flickinger Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 422 | 1.8 mi |
| Dresden Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 420 | 2.4 mi |
| Burr Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 490 | 2.4 mi |
| Wass Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | PK–05 | 413 | 3 mi |
| Browning Elementary School Elementary · Utica Community Schools | PK–06 | 368 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Utica Elementary School
What grades does West Utica Elementary School serve?
West Utica 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 West Utica Elementary School?
West Utica Elementary School reported 522 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 534 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Utica Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 522 students and 29.2 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 West Utica Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Utica 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 West Utica Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.9% 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 West Utica Elementary School in?
West Utica 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 West Utica Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wiley Elementary School (1.2 mi), Flickinger Elementary School (1.8 mi), Dresden Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.