West Utica Elementary School

5415 W UTICA RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48317

westutica.uticak12.org/

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Utica Elementary School is a public school located in Shelby Township, Michigan, serving as part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong character. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while promoting active engagement through various classroom and community-based activities.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere for students and families alike. By integrating technology into the classroom and emphasizing collaborative teaching methods, West Utica Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and the surrounding Shelby Township community, which helps provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional well-being of its students.

483

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Utica Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	51
Black	108
Asian	10
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (58.2 %)
Black
108 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
51 (10.6 %)
Two or More
32 (6.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-6600
Website:	http://westutica.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Utica Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Utica Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	52%
Male	232	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)