Bruce Collins Elementary School

12900 GRAND HAVEN DR
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312

collins.uticak12.org/

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bruce Collins Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through sixth grade, and is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on core academic achievement while also prioritizing the social and emotional development of its students, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular programs and community engagement activities to enhance the overall educational experience.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to promote academic growth and inclusive values. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Bruce Collins Elementary integrates modern classroom technology and individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of its learners. The school benefits from its location within the established Sterling Heights community, providing a stable and nurturing environment that encourages students to strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

426

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce Collins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	9
Black	30
Asian	29
Two or More	25

White
333 (78.2%)
Black
30 (7.0%)
Asian
29 (6.8%)
Two or More
25 (5.9%)
Hispanic
9 (2.1%)

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)797-4200
Website:	http://collins.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 68

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 63