Dekeyser Elementary School

Summary:

Dekeyser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving 525 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 610 districts in the state.

Dekeyser Elementary consistently outperforms the Utica Community Schools district and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency, with 64.5% of its 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 52.4% for the district and 37.5% for the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (47.81%), the school's performance for this subgroup is exceptional, ranking 31st out of 1,099 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022. Dekeyser's diverse student population is majority white (83.81%) with significant representation from other racial groups, including African American (4.57%), Asian (4.76%), and students of two or more races (5.14%).

While Dekeyser Elementary has maintained its strong academic performance, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2017-2018 to 15.0% in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address. When compared to other elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools district, Dekeyser generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, making it a high-performing school within the district and a potential model for others to follow.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 39600 Atkinson Dr
       Sterling Heights, MI  48313-5022


(586) 797-4400

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,078 Help


Students who attend Dekeyser Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Davis Junior High School
High:    Adlai Stevenson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Compare Details Dekeyser Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th 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 75.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dekeyser Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.87. (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 (83.8%), two or more races (5.1%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dekeyser Elementary School is 20.5, which is the highest 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 Dekeyser Elementary School is $13,078. 21 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dekeyser Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dekeyser Elementary School 324th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dekeyser Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Dekeyser Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.36 362nd 1545 76.6%
2007 78.12 237th 1565 84.9%
2008 83.54 105th 1577 93.3%
2009 83.60 110th 1589 93.1%
2010 79.77 148th 1552 90.5%
2011 68.32 527th 1552 66.0%
2012 77.37 311th 1566 80.1%
2013 80.46 247th 1563 84.2%
2014 67.73 474th 1533 69.1%
2015 65.25 527th 1580 66.6%
2016 66.23 480th 1548 69.0%
2017 67.91 385th 1466 73.7%
2018 76.57 337th 1448 76.7%
2019 84.83 155th 1408 89.0%
2021 67.10 307th 1153 73.4%
2022 85.56 152nd 1344 88.7%
2023 84.39 188th 1470 87.2%
2024 75.24 324th 1486 78.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.31 72nd 270 73.3%
2023 56.15 70th 180 61.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.72 190th 403 52.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 315th 1397 77.5%
2019 85.96 65th 1134 94.3%
2021 73.55 124th 749 83.4%
2022 89.84 31st 1099 97.2%
2023 87.68 75th 1350 94.4%
2024 82.51 127th 1381 90.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 271st 1443 81.2%
2019 83.36 123rd 1171 89.5%
2021 54.58 363rd 902 59.8%
2022 76.28 197th 1106 82.2%
2023 74.31 252nd 1321 80.9%
2024 70.64 308th 1342 77.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.31 416th 1446 71.2%
2019 78.68 200th 1196 83.3%
2021 68.55 231st 915 74.8%
2022 85.10 120th 1139 89.5%
2023 83.98 155th 1334 88.4%
2024 70.95 340th 1347 74.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dekeyser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 418th 1253 66.6%
2019 81.84 153rd 1128 86.4%
2021 63.19 321st 1005 68.1%
2022 83.52 132nd 1102 88.0%
2023 78.58 214th 1198 82.1%
2024 69.93 317th 1204 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dekeyser Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.18 14th 806 98.3%
2007 81.64 97th 823 88.2%
2008 90.94 9th 839 98.9%
2009 90.71 7th 847 99.2%
2010 80.68 101st 851 88.1%
2011 76.97 157th 858 81.7%
2012 88.13 70th 900 92.2%
2013 80.34 132nd 919 85.6%
2014 80.87 130th 921 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, February 16, 2019

Open Quote DeKeyser is an excellent Utica Community School. The principal and teachers care very much for the students. It's all about the kids.......:) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dekeyser Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1989 405 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 393 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 434 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 458 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 485 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 461 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 369 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 369 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 395 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a -2 399
1998 409 3 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 361 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 345 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 346 9 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 321 8 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 321 8 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 305 9 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 334 10 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 345 11 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 361 14 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 350 16 5 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 387
2009 355 17 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 339 17 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2012 462 23 21 15 0 0 1 0 522
2013 447 26 23 14 0 1 1 0 512
2014 441 16 30 15 1 1 1 0 505
2015 449 17 30 12 0 1 12 0 521
2016 450 18 26 13 0 2 18 0 527
2017 466 14 27 13 0 2 18 0 540
2018 466 16 25 12 0 1 23 0 543
2019 430 19 22 9 0 1 18 0 499
2020 435 23 28 9 0 1 22 0 518
2021 419 22 24 10 0 1 29 0 505
2022 453 23 28 10 0 0 31 0 545
2023 440 24 25 9 0 0 27 0 525

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 Dekeyser Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 400 28.0 14.2 2.5
1991 440 n/a n/a n/a
1992 463 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 491 n/a 0.0 0
1994 470 18.0 26.1 1.5
1995 375 17.3 21.7 3.2
1996 375 17.3 21.7 3.2
1997 399 16.0 24.9 2.7
1998 417 20.0 20.9 4.3
1999 370 19.0 19.5 2.2
2000 347 21.5 16.1 3.2
2001 360 22.9 15.7 3.9
2002 351 21.9 16.0 4.8
2003 351 21.9 16.0 4.8
2004 333 22.7 14.7 6
2005 353 25.0 14.1 8.2
2006 378 25.0 15.1 12.4
2007 394 25.6 15.4 9.6
2008 387 22.0 17.6 14
2009 396 22.7 17.4 13.9
2010 382 22.2 17.2 23
2012 522 24.6 21.2 33.7
2013 512 25.5 20.0 36.3
2014 505 26.2 19.2 34.3
2015 521 26.0 20.0 35.5
2016 527 25.0 21.0 36.8
2017 540 27.7 19.4 34.3
2018 543 25.0 21.7 39.4
2019 499 26.1 19.1 41.7
2020 518 26.1 19.8 44.6
2021 505 25.0 20.2 46.3
2022 545 24.8 21.9 47.2
2023 525 25.5 20.5 47.8

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 Dekeyser Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 400 28.0 14.2 2.5
1991 440 n/a n/a n/a
1992 463 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 491 n/a 0.0 0
1994 470 18.0 26.1 1.5
1995 375 17.3 21.7 3.2
1996 375 17.3 21.7 3.2
1997 399 16.0 24.9 2.7
1998 417 20.0 20.9 4.3
1999 370 19.0 19.5 2.2
2000 347 21.5 16.1 3.2
2001 360 22.9 15.7 3.9
2002 351 21.9 16.0 4.8
2003 351 21.9 16.0 4.8
2004 333 22.7 14.7 6
2005 353 25.0 14.1 8.2
2006 378 25.0 15.1 12.4
2007 394 25.6 15.4 9.6
2008 387 22.0 17.6 14
2009 396 22.7 17.4 13.9
2010 382 22.2 17.2 23
2012 522 24.6 21.2 33.7
2013 512 25.5 20.0 36.3
2014 505 26.2 19.2 34.3
2015 521 26.0 20.0 35.5
2016 527 25.0 21.0 36.8
2017 540 27.7 19.4 34.3
2018 543 25.0 21.7 39.4
2019 499 26.1 19.1 41.7
2020 518 26.1 19.8 44.6
2021 505 25.0 20.2 46.3
2022 545 24.8 21.9 47.2
2023 525 25.5 20.5 47.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekeyser Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (4.5%) $9,741 (95.5%) $10,202
2020 $617 (6.0%) $9,734 (94.0%) $10,351
2021 $1,079 (9.4%) $10,372 (90.6%) $11,450
2022 $1,474 (12.9%) $9,969 (87.1%) $11,443
2023 $1,056 (8.1%) $12,022 (91.9%) $13,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekeyser 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 155th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dekeyser Elementary School)59.762.5
 2.8%
   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 (Dekeyser Elementary School)65.353.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dekeyser Elementary School)67.667.6
   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 (Dekeyser Elementary School)5067.6
 17.6%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dekeyser Elementary School)72.670.5
 2.1%
   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 (Dekeyser Elementary School)6346.6
 16.4%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dekeyser Elementary School)32.933
 0.1%
   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 (Dekeyser Elementary School)65.361.3
 4%
   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 (Dekeyser Elementary School)62.555.6
 6.9%
   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 Students499525
 5.2%
African American1924
 26.3%
American Indian00
Asian2225
 13.6%
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White430440
 2.3%
Two or More Races1827
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%47.8%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dekeyser Elementary School

Dekeyser Elementary School ranks 324th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Dekeyser Elementary School.

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

Middle : Davis Junior High School
High : Adlai Stevenson High School

Students at Dekeyser Elementary School are 84% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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