Beck Centennial Elem School

beck.uticak12.org/

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beck Centennial Elementary School, located in Macomb, Michigan, is a part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school serves students in grades K-6 and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and creating a supportive learning environment. The facility is situated on Hayes Road and functions as a central hub for its surrounding residential neighborhood, emphasizing community involvement and strong parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience for its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Beck Centennial focuses on fostering student growth through a variety of programs designed to meet diverse learning needs. The school prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students alongside traditional academic benchmarks. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the higher grade levels of the Utica Community Schools system.

406

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beck Centennial Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	15

White
351 (86.5%)
Asian
16 (3.9%)
Hispanic
15 (3.7%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Black
9 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-3900
Website:	http://beck.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 61