What grades does Dekeyser Elementary School serve?

Dekeyser Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the STERLING HEIGHTS area.

Where is Dekeyser Elementary School located?

Dekeyser Elementary School is a urban school in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekeyser Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dekeyser Elementary School is 20.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI?

Schools in STERLING HEIGHTS include Dekeyser Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the STERLING HEIGHTS area.

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Dekeyser Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan|Utica Community Schools

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School for K-12 Students - Teacher Full Day DPPD

Oct

Fri

Elementary Half Day - End of Marking Periodhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Elementary Half Day - End of Marking Period

Nov

Tue

Election Day / Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

No School for K-12 Students - Election Day, Teacher Full Day DPPD

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break - No School for K-12 StudentsBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter Break - No School for K-12 StudentsBreakDistrict-wide

No School for K-12 Students - Winter Break

Jan

Wed

Secondary Half Day - ExamsexamDistrict-wide

Secondary Half Day - Exams

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

550

Student:Teacher

20.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Utica Community Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

52.5%

Phone

(586)797-4400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

55%

62th percentile in MI

Math Proficiency

42%

66th percentile in MI

Chronic Absenteeism

10.0%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

545

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

26.4

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

0.1

Security Staff

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,360

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,425

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,383

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 66%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$258,238

+3.1% 1yr+31.4% 5yr

Detroit, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,526

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,230

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,159 (36%)

Speech/Language Impairment

755 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

480 (15%)

Autism

414 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

138 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

111 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

512

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 Students

No School for K-12 Students - Teacher Full Day DPPD

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Elementary Half Day - End of Marking Period

half_day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day / Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 Students

No School for K-12 Students - Election Day, Teacher Full Day DPPD

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Utica Community Schools. Dekeyser Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Teacher Full Day DPPD	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Teacher Full Day DPPD	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Elementary Half Day - End of Marking PeriodDistrict-wide Elementary Half Day - End of Marking Period	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day / Teacher Full Day DPPD - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Election Day, Teacher Full Day DPPD	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Winter Break	Break	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Secondary Half Day - ExamsDistrict-wide Secondary Half Day - Exams	exam	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Secondary Half Day - ExamsDistrict-wide Secondary Half Day - Exams	exam	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	All Students Half Day - Secondary Exams, End of Marking PeriodDistrict-wide All Students Half Day - Secondary Exams, End of Marking Period	exam	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Teacher Full Day DPPD Day - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Teacher Full Day DPPD Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Mid-Winter Break - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Mid-Winter Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Elementary Student Half DayDistrict-wide Elementary Student Half Day	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Elementary Student Half Day - End of the Marking PeriodDistrict-wide Elementary Student Half Day - End of the Marking Period	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - No SchoolDistrict-wide No School - Good Friday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No School for K-12 StudentsDistrict-wide No School for K-12 Students - Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Secondary Student Half Day - ExamsDistrict-wide Secondary Student Half Day - Exams	exam	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	All Students K-12 Half DayDistrict-wide All Students K-12 Half Day	half_day	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last Day of School - All Students K-12 Half DayDistrict-wide All Students K-12 Half Day - Last Day of School	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dekeyser Elementary School

Dekeyser Elementary School has a total enrollment of 550 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI.