Messmore Elementary School

messmore.uticak12.org/

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Messmore Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades K–6 as part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Messmore integrates modern instructional techniques and technology into its classrooms to prepare students for success in higher grades and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. It offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to encourage social-emotional growth, physical wellness, and creative expression. By maintaining a close partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding community, Messmore Elementary aims to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.

341

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Messmore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	97
Two or More	16

White
207 (60.7 %)
Asian
97 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.7 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)

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)797-5600
Website:	http://messmore.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 47