Alamo Elementary School

www.otsegops.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alamo Elementary School, located at 8184 North 6th Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as a primary educational institution within the Otsego Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural-fringe setting, aiming to provide a supportive and community-focused learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By aligning with the broader mission of the Otsego Public Schools, Alamo Elementary emphasizes foundational skill development, social-emotional growth, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the Otsego district while maintaining a distinct identity tailored to its specific community. Families associated with the school typically look to the district's official website for information regarding school calendars, educational initiatives, and district-wide policies. As part of a smaller district, Alamo Elementary often fosters close-knit relationships between staff, students, and parents, prioritizing a personalized approach to instruction and student engagement within the Kalamazoo area.

287

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alamo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
262 (91.3%)
Two or More
14 (4.9%)
Hispanic
8 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Otsego Public Schools
Phone:	(269)694-7603
Website:	http://www.otsegops.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 39

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52