Alba School

Alba Public Schools
5935 ELM ST
ALBA, MI 49611
96 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Alba School, located in the village of Alba, Michigan, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution for students in the region. As a K-8 public school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff prioritize individualized attention, leveraging the school’s modest size to foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while integrating the values and needs of the rural community it serves.

Beyond its core academic programs, Alba School aims to be a hub for the local community, often encouraging parent involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. By focusing on a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by building a solid foundational skill set and promoting a positive, inclusive school culture. For those seeking more specific information on current programs, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.albaschool.org.
96
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (91.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alba Public Schools
Phone: (231)584-2000
Website: http://www.albaschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 6
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
North Central Academy Campus
Bay City Academy
Charter School 174 Students
5055 COREY RD
MANCELONA, MI 49659 (1.4 miles away)
Other K - 12th