Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD

ALPENA, Michigan — 1 schools

229
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$359,429
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD operates 1 public schools serving 229 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 45 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alpena County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $359,429 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.1% local, 44.9% state, and 14.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $297,429 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #27 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 37.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.6% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pied Piper School accounts for 100.0% of all Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 71.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD chronic absenteeism rate is 37.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
44.9%
State
41.1%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
27 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Alpena County county, where this district is located.

$689
Studio/mo
$767
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,212
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$297,429
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD.

White 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

37.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD

School Enrollment
Pied Piper School
45

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD?

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 229 students.

How much does Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD spend per student?

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD spends $359,429 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #27 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD?

The average teacher salary in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD is $297,429 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Alpena County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD?

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD students are 95.6% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD?

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #27 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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