Flickinger Elementary School

45400 Vanker Ave
Utica, MI 48317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 428 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Flickinger Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Flickinger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flickinger Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1044 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
74%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Flickinger Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Flickinger Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #1044 out of 3,069 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 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Flickinger Elementary School?
428 students attend Flickinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Flickinger Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 16:1, which is lower 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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