Flickinger Elementary School

Summary:

Flickinger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Utica, Michigan, serving 443 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, and strong performance in English Language Arts, though it faces challenges in math scores and chronic absenteeism.

Flickinger's test scores generally outperform the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts where 3rd-6th grade students exceed the state by 6-22 percentage points. However, the school's math scores lag behind the district and state averages. Flickinger also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 47.86%, higher than some nearby schools like Schwarzkoff Elementary School and Graebner Elementary School, but lower than others. Interestingly, Flickinger has the highest per-student spending among the nearby schools at $15,539 in 2022-2023.

While Flickinger's overall performance is strong in some areas, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2018-2019 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Flickinger's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving math scores could be priorities for the school and the Utica Community Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 45400 Vanker Ave
       Utica, MI  48317-5794


(586) 797-4900

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,539 Help


Students who attend Flickinger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eppler Junior High School
High:    Utica High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
African American:
8.4%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Flickinger Elementary School ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 12th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), African American (8.4%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flickinger Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 7th best among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flickinger Elementary School is $15,539, which is the 5th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flickinger Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flickinger Elementary School 501st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Flickinger Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Utica Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica Community Schools 166th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flickinger Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.21 876th 1545 43.3%
2007 58.69 775th 1565 50.5%
2008 67.26 574th 1577 63.6%
2009 71.08 469th 1589 70.5%
2010 73.75 375th 1552 75.8%
2011 76.34 307th 1552 80.2%
2012 83.23 201st 1566 87.2%
2013 80.88 238th 1563 84.8%
2014 71.08 398th 1533 74.0%
2015 57.12 676th 1580 57.2%
2016 66.36 477th 1548 69.2%
2017 62.38 465th 1466 68.3%
2018 72.79 390th 1448 73.1%
2019 72.88 325th 1408 76.9%
2021 58.23 410th 1153 64.4%
2022 64.78 411th 1344 69.4%
2023 69.89 391st 1470 73.4%
2024 63.86 501st 1486 66.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.46 210th 270 22.2%
2024 35.66 119th 184 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.65 119th 403 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.60 259th 1397 81.5%
2019 77.94 135th 1134 88.1%
2021 84.70 40th 749 94.7%
2022 71.18 215th 1099 80.4%
2023 68.38 311th 1350 77.0%
2024 54.95 550th 1381 60.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 460th 1443 68.1%
2019 59.16 450th 1171 61.6%
2021 53.23 378th 902 58.1%
2022 49.96 528th 1106 52.3%
2023 61.59 437th 1321 66.9%
2024 52.93 577th 1342 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 352nd 1446 75.7%
2019 77.69 210th 1196 82.4%
2021 64.26 269th 915 70.6%
2022 70.59 290th 1139 74.5%
2023 70.22 340th 1334 74.5%
2024 64.65 429th 1347 68.2%
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Rank History for White students at Flickinger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 449th 1253 64.2%
2019 71.79 271st 1128 76.0%
2021 54.89 415th 1005 58.7%
2022 61.17 396th 1102 64.1%
2023 64.28 383rd 1198 68.0%
2024 55.53 511th 1204 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Flickinger Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 520 5 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 535 3 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 498 1 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 482 2 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 509 2 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 541 5 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 521 9 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 521 9 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 571 10 8 0 0 n/a n/a -1 588
1998 573 12 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1999 574 16 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 474 7 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 421 12 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 438 8 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 438 8 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 398 5 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 380 5 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 398 8 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 413 4 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 377 6 10 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 400
2009 350 10 12 8 0 n/a n/a 1 381
2010 347 16 6 7 0 n/a n/a 4 380
2011 429 25 6 13 0 3 3 0 479
2012 402 25 13 10 0 3 12 0 465
2013 408 21 11 10 4 2 11 0 467
2014 405 23 14 22 5 2 11 0 482
2015 419 22 5 22 0 1 8 0 477
2016 396 19 9 31 0 1 9 0 465
2017 389 24 9 34 0 0 14 0 470
2018 355 23 11 35 1 0 12 0 437
2019 362 32 13 40 0 0 16 0 463
2020 356 36 14 44 1 0 16 0 467
2021 335 32 14 33 2 0 18 0 434
2022 331 38 15 34 3 0 18 0 439
2023 332 42 20 24 2 0 23 0 443
2024 318 36 19 26 2 1 26 0 428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flickinger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 552 33.0 16.7 5.1
1991 511 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 11.3
1993 523 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 557 30.0 18.6 6.5
1995 550 23.4 23.5 7.6
1996 550 23.4 23.5 7.6
1997 588 22.0 26.7 6.5
1998 610 24.0 25.4 8
1999 606 25.0 24.2 6.9
2000 500 26.3 19.0 9.4
2001 450 26.0 17.3 9.8
2002 460 33.4 13.8 12.8
2003 460 33.4 13.8 12.8
2004 417 24.7 16.9 14.1
2005 415 22.9 18.1 17.3
2006 429 22.9 18.7 18.6
2007 433 22.4 19.3 15.7
2008 400 21.2 18.9 18.3
2009 381 20.8 18.3 22.1
2010 380 19.4 19.5 30.6
2011 479 23.3 20.5 30.7
2012 465 25.3 18.3 34
2013 467 26.5 17.5 33.4
2014 482 28.6 16.8 34.6
2015 477 29.0 16.4 32.5
2016 465 27.0 17.2 34.8
2017 470 25.6 18.3 36
2018 437 24.6 17.7 43.5
2019 463 24.2 19.1 44.1
2020 467 23.0 20.3 44.3
2021 434 24.5 17.7 44.5
2022 439 24.6 17.8 46.2
2023 443 28.7 15.4 47.9
2024 428 25.9 16.5 51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flickinger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 552 33.0 16.7 5.1
1991 511 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 11.3
1993 523 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 557 30.0 18.6 6.5
1995 550 23.4 23.5 7.6
1996 550 23.4 23.5 7.6
1997 588 22.0 26.7 6.5
1998 610 24.0 25.4 8
1999 606 25.0 24.2 6.9
2000 500 26.3 19.0 9.4
2001 450 26.0 17.3 9.8
2002 460 33.4 13.8 12.8
2003 460 33.4 13.8 12.8
2004 417 24.7 16.9 14.1
2005 415 22.9 18.1 17.3
2006 429 22.9 18.7 18.6
2007 433 22.4 19.3 15.7
2008 400 21.2 18.9 18.3
2009 381 20.8 18.3 22.1
2010 380 19.4 19.5 30.6
2011 479 23.3 20.5 30.7
2012 465 25.3 18.3 34
2013 467 26.5 17.5 33.4
2014 482 28.6 16.8 34.6
2015 477 29.0 16.4 32.5
2016 465 27.0 17.2 34.8
2017 470 25.6 18.3 36
2018 437 24.6 17.7 43.5
2019 463 24.2 19.1 44.1
2020 467 23.0 20.3 44.3
2021 434 24.5 17.7 44.5
2022 439 24.6 17.8 46.2
2023 443 28.7 15.4 47.9
2024 428 25.9 16.5 51.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flickinger Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (4.4%) $9,746 (95.6%) $10,197
2020 $667 (5.9%) $10,601 (94.1%) $11,268
2021 $1,244 (9.3%) $12,086 (90.7%) $13,330
2022 $1,622 (11.7%) $12,202 (88.3%) $13,824
2023 $1,185 (7.6%) $14,354 (92.4%) $15,539

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flickinger Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 325th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 391st of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flickinger Elementary School)53.755.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)55.352.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Flickinger Elementary School)59.344.4
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flickinger Elementary School)54.842.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)56.853
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Flickinger Elementary School)61.639.2
 22.4%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flickinger Elementary School)55.668.6
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.255.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Flickinger Elementary School)5033.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Flickinger Elementary School)26.635.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)24.222
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Flickinger Elementary School)54.557.3
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.754.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Flickinger Elementary School)46.844
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)52.241.2
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463443
 4.3%
African American3242
 31.3%
American Indian02
Asian1320
 53.8%
Hispanic4024
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White362332
 8.3%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%47.9%
 3.8%


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Students who attend Flickinger Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eppler Junior High School
High : Utica High School

Students at Flickinger Elementary School are 74% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Flickinger Elementary School.

Flickinger Elementary School ranks 501st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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