Dresden Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 11400 Delvin Dr
       Sterling Heights, MI  48314-2607


(586) 797-4500

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
644th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,875 Help


Students who attend Dresden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bemis Junior High School
High:    Henry Ford II High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
8.2%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Compare Details Dresden Elementary School ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 19th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (77.2%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 4th 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 Dresden Elementary School is $15,875, which is the 4th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dresden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dresden Elementary School 644th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dresden 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 162nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dresden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.12 834th 1545 46.0%
2007 41.54 1161st 1565 25.8%
2008 47.22 1080th 1577 31.5%
2009 48.01 1093rd 1589 31.2%
2010 65.37 679th 1552 56.3%
2011 72.68 415th 1552 73.3%
2012 58.85 656th 1566 58.1%
2013 63.24 571st 1563 63.5%
2014 67.01 486th 1533 68.3%
2015 59.05 644th 1580 59.2%
2016 62.40 557th 1548 64.0%
2017 57.07 553rd 1466 62.3%
2018 51.96 756th 1448 47.8%
2019 60.32 516th 1408 63.4%
2021 44.90 594th 1153 48.5%
2022 57.71 523rd 1344 61.1%
2023 52.99 644th 1470 56.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.93 16th 270 94.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 296th 403 26.6%
2023 45.38 105th 195 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.42 577th 1397 58.7%
2019 76.49 156th 1134 86.2%
2021 46.44 386th 749 48.5%
2022 68.35 257th 1099 76.6%
2023 65.58 356th 1350 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.97 832nd 1443 42.3%
2019 51.28 548th 1171 53.2%
2021 46.46 457th 902 49.3%
2022 50.33 524th 1106 52.6%
2023 50.52 596th 1321 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 658th 1446 54.5%
2019 61.92 408th 1196 65.9%
2021 47.71 445th 915 51.4%
2022 60.25 406th 1139 64.4%
2023 49.86 630th 1334 52.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dresden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.95 768th 1253 38.7%
2019 54.34 491st 1128 56.5%
2021 43.89 542nd 1005 46.1%
2022 53.15 505th 1102 54.2%
2023 44.82 656th 1198 45.2%
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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.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 14, 2019

Open Quote Previous administration liked to hide their heads in the sand rather than address issues. New principle seems like he is picking up where the last one left off. Do yourself a favor and DON'T put your kid here. I do not trust them to keep the kids safe. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 13, 2009

Open Quote The staff at Dresden Elementary School go above the line in all areas. The teachers are well educated and have the support of dedicated and caring office staff. The Principal is outstanding and has an open door policy for all parents and kids. You couldn't do better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dresden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 498 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 526 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 580 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1991 545 0 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 558
1992 590 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 568 0 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1994 614 1 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 542 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 542 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 525 8 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 512 16 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 508 14 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 506 12 7 6 0 n/a n/a 29 560
2001 580 18 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 564 6 15 11 1 n/a n/a 10 607
2003 564 6 15 11 1 n/a n/a 10 607
2004 525 18 11 17 0 n/a n/a 1 572
2005 506 14 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 534 14 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 487 13 10 19 0 n/a n/a 7 536
2008 484 16 5 6 n/a n/a n/a 1 512
2009 473 13 9 11 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 467 9 7 11 3 n/a n/a 1 498
2011 478 11 8 9 2 1 0 0 509
2012 493 14 11 13 1 1 4 0 537
2013 459 24 6 12 0 2 6 0 509
2014 464 18 7 12 1 1 5 0 508
2015 449 18 9 22 0 1 13 0 512
2016 440 17 9 24 0 1 17 0 508
2017 432 17 9 20 0 1 16 0 495
2018 401 13 10 30 0 1 22 0 477
2019 384 11 14 26 0 0 20 0 455
2020 360 11 15 27 0 0 28 0 441
2021 332 16 12 25 0 0 26 0 411
2022 319 20 18 36 0 0 27 0 420
2023 319 25 14 34 0 0 21 0 413

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 Dresden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 n/a n/a n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 588 29.0 20.2 3.4
1991 558 n/a n/a n/a
1992 593 n/a n/a 10.6
1993 579 n/a 0.0 10
1994 626 22.0 28.5 3.4
1995 554 24.5 22.6 7.9
1996 554 24.5 22.6 7.9
1997 540 22.0 24.5 8.7
1998 545 24.0 22.7 11.6
1999 533 25.0 21.3 7.5
2000 560 27.6 19.2 7.9
2001 609 29.7 20.5 12
2002 607 33.3 18.2 21.9
2003 607 33.3 18.2 21.9
2004 572 31.8 18.0 23.1
2005 545 28.7 19.0 24
2006 571 29.4 19.4 28.4
2007 536 29.1 18.4 26.7
2008 512 26.8 19.1 27
2009 511 28.3 18.1 34.4
2010 498 27.2 18.3 44.1
2011 509 28.0 18.1 41.7
2012 537 27.0 19.8 48.6
2013 509 30.8 16.5 49.5
2014 508 32.1 15.8 50.6
2015 512 33.0 15.5 50.4
2016 508 31.0 16.3 47.4
2017 495 30.8 16.0 46.7
2018 477 29.4 16.2 57.2
2019 455 23.8 19.1 60.7
2020 441 26.1 16.8 60.5
2021 411 28.7 14.3 66.9
2022 420 30.9 13.5 61.2
2023 413 27.7 14.9 62.5

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 Dresden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 n/a n/a n/a
1989 535 n/a n/a 1.5
1990 588 29.0 20.2 3.4
1991 558 n/a n/a n/a
1992 593 n/a n/a 10.6
1993 579 n/a 0.0 10
1994 626 22.0 28.5 3.4
1995 554 24.5 22.6 7.9
1996 554 24.5 22.6 7.9
1997 540 22.0 24.5 8.7
1998 545 24.0 22.7 11.6
1999 533 25.0 21.3 7.5
2000 560 27.6 19.2 7.9
2001 609 29.7 20.5 12
2002 607 33.3 18.2 21.9
2003 607 33.3 18.2 21.9
2004 572 31.8 18.0 23.1
2005 545 28.7 19.0 24
2006 571 29.4 19.4 28.4
2007 536 29.1 18.4 26.7
2008 512 26.8 19.1 27
2009 511 28.3 18.1 34.4
2010 498 27.2 18.3 44.1
2011 509 28.0 18.1 41.7
2012 537 27.0 19.8 48.6
2013 509 30.8 16.5 49.5
2014 508 32.1 15.8 50.6
2015 512 33.0 15.5 50.4
2016 508 31.0 16.3 47.4
2017 495 30.8 16.0 46.7
2018 477 29.4 16.2 57.2
2019 455 23.8 19.1 60.7
2020 441 26.1 16.8 60.5
2021 411 28.7 14.3 66.9
2022 420 30.9 13.5 61.2
2023 413 27.7 14.9 62.5

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 Dresden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,155 (10.8%) $9,529 (89.2%) $10,684
2020 $960 (8.5%) $10,394 (91.5%) $11,354
2021 $1,634 (12.0%) $12,025 (88.0%) $13,659
2022 $1,892 (13.0%) $12,660 (87.0%) $14,552
2023 $1,573 (9.9%) $14,301 (90.1%) $15,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dresden 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 516th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 644th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Elementary School)60.759.3
 1.4%
   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 (Dresden Elementary School)54.145.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Elementary School)51.453.5
 2.1%
   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 (Dresden Elementary School)33.325.4
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dresden Elementary School)62.546.8
 15.7%
   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 (Dresden Elementary School)41.129.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dresden Elementary School)19.612.5
 7.1%
   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 (Dresden Elementary School)54.752.9
 1.8%
   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 (Dresden Elementary School)3632
 4%
   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 Students455413
 9.2%
African American1125
 127.3%
American Indian00
Asian1414
Hispanic2634
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White384319
 16.9%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%62.5%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dresden Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Dresden Elementary School.

Dresden Elementary School ranks 644th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dresden Elementary School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Bemis Junior High School
High : Henry Ford II High School


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