Enrollment
57
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpena, MI
Aces Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aces Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260273001594
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aces Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Alpena · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Aces Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alpena, MI.
School address
District: Alpena Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260273001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
What stands out at Aces Academy
Aces Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Alpena, Michigan, enrolling 57 students.
Economic need is high: 85.7% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 57 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students) and Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students) alongside Aces Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aces Academy compares
Aces Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Aces Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpena Public Schools, which includes Aces Academy.
$12,020
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aces Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Thunder Bay Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Besser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ella M White Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Aces Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aces Academy
How many students attend Aces Academy?
Aces Academy has 57 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Alpena, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aces Academy?
85.7% of students at Aces Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aces Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aces Academy is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Alpena, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aces Academy?
Aces Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aces Academy rank among schools in Alpena?
By Resource Investment Index, Aces Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alpena, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpena on the city page.
Is Aces Academy a good school?
Aces Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Besides Aces Academy, Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students), Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students), and Besser Elementary School (470 students). See the Alpena Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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