Alanson Public School

Alanson Public Schools
7400 NORTH ST
ALANSON, MI 49706
223 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Alanson Public School, located in the village of Alanson, Michigan, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small, rural district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students from preschool through high school receive personalized attention. By fostering a close relationship between faculty, students, and families, the district aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth while maintaining the unique traditions and "Viking" pride of their community.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom through a blend of core academics, extracurricular opportunities, and character development. With a commitment to modern educational standards, Alanson Public School utilizes its smaller size as an advantage to offer flexible learning paths and a sense of belonging. Through their official website, the district remains dedicated to maintaining transparency and strong communication with parents, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of the Northern Michigan region.
223
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (81.6%)
  • Two or More
    16 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    12 (5.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alanson Public Schools
Phone: (231)548-2261
Website: http://www.alansonvikings.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 21
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio
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