SWITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Switzer Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Utica Community Schools school district, located in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI with about 586 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Switzer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Switzer Elementary School, located in Shelby Township, Michigan, is a public school serving students in the Utica Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. It serves as a foundational environment for young learners, emphasizing a supportive classroom culture that encourages students to develop the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Switzer Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. The school actively promotes a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and community-building initiatives to ensure that students are well-rounded. By utilizing the resources of the larger Utica Community Schools system, Switzer maintains a focus on modern educational standards, preparing its students to transition confidently into middle school.
For more information, contact Switzer Elementary School at (586) 797-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48316-2257
(586) 797-6400
SWITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI with about 586 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Utica Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 586
- Teachers:
- 28.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 586 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.