West Utica Elementary School

5415 W Utica Rd
Utica, MI 48317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Utica Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Utica Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Utica Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

West Utica Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Utica Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2232 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
35%
35%
45%
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
24%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Utica Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Utica Elementary School's ranking?
West Utica Elementary School is ranked #2232 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Utica Elementary School?
522 students attend West Utica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Utica Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Utica Elementary School?
West Utica Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Utica Elementary School offer ?
West Utica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Utica Elementary School part of?
West Utica Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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