Enrollment
287
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalamazoo, MI
Alamo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262706000015
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Otsego Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262706000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamo Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamo Elementary School
Alamo Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kalamazoo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stem Academy (298 students): Alamo Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students) and Otsego Middle School (542 students) alongside Alamo Elementary School.
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 Alamo Elementary School compares
Alamo Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 91.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Alamo Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Public Schools, which includes Alamo Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Alamo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otsego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dix Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otsego West Campus High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alamo Elementary School
How many students attend Alamo Elementary School?
Alamo Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamo Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Alamo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alamo Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Elementary School?
Alamo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamo Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Alamo Elementary School a good school?
Alamo Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 Otsego Public Schools?
Besides Alamo Elementary School, Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students), Otsego Middle School (542 students), and Washington Street Elementary School (448 students). See the Otsego Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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