Hinks Elementary

www.alpenaschools.com

132 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hinks Elementary School, located at 7667 US Highway 23 N in Alpena, Michigan, is a key component of the Alpena Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district, Hinks benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support of the Alpena Public Schools system, which emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic success.

The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting just north of the city of Alpena, reflecting the district’s commitment to serving the broader Thunder Bay region. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Hinks aims to foster a positive and collaborative learning environment. Families looking for more specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or staff directories can visit the district’s official website at [www.alpenaschools.com](http://www.alpenaschools.com).

132

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	4
Two or More	3

White
125 (94.7%)
Hispanic
4 (3.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alpena Public Schools
Phone:	(989)358-5560
Website:	http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 22