Dekeyser Elementary School

39600 ATKINSON DR
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313

dekeyser.uticak12.org/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dekeyser Elementary School is a public school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving students within the Utica Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for student growth in technology and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Dekeyser Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes building character and social-emotional skills, often hosting activities and programs that help students develop responsibility, kindness, and collaboration. By combining high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, Dekeyser strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

525

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dekeyser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	9
Black	24
Asian	25
Two or More	27

White
440 (83.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.1 %)
Asian
25 (4.8 %)
Black
24 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.7 %)

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)797-4400
Website:	http://dekeyser.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 61

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 61