Flickinger Elementary School

45400 Vanker Ave
Utica, MI 48317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Flickinger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Flickinger Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Flickinger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flickinger Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1040 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
36%
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55%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
9%
18%
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White
75%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flickinger Elementary School's ranking?
Flickinger Elementary School is ranked #1040 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Flickinger Elementary School often compared to?
Flickinger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Ebeling Elementary School, Beck Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Flickinger Elementary School?
439 students attend Flickinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Flickinger Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flickinger Elementary School?
Flickinger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flickinger Elementary School offer ?
Flickinger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Flickinger Elementary School part of?
Flickinger Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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