Atlanta Community Schools

Atlanta Community Schools
10500 COUNTY ROAD 489
ATLANTA, MI 49709
247 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Atlanta Community Schools, located in Atlanta, Michigan, serves as the primary educational hub for the surrounding community in Montmorency County. As a small, rural district, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community engagement. The district is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

The school district maintains a focus on integrating traditional academic excellence with extracurricular opportunities that reflect the interests of its student body. By utilizing its website as a primary communication tool, the district keeps parents and community members informed about school events, board meetings, and district policies. Overall, Atlanta Community Schools strives to provide a supportive educational foundation, ensuring that students in this small-town setting receive a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience.
247
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (93.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • Black
    3 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: Atlanta Community Schools
Phone: (989)785-4842
Website: http://www.atlantaschools.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
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 22
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio