Dresden Elementary School vs Flickinger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
Flickinger Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Flickinger Elementary School Utica, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,581 | #532 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26659 of 50,301 | #19984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Utica |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flickinger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 47.7).
- •Flickinger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Flickinger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 62.4%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Flickinger Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 420.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dresden Elementary School better than Flickinger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flickinger Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dresden Elementary School and Flickinger Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Utica in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 420. Flickinger Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and Flickinger Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dresden Elementary School is 758th of 1,581 and Flickinger Elementary School is 532nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).