- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alamo Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262706000015 · Kalamazoo, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 20.5:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Otsego High School (708 students)
Alamo Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alamo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otsego High Sc
Otsego High School
708 students
- Otsego Middle
Otsego Middle School
542 students
- Washington Str
Washington Street Elementary School
448 students
- Dix Street Ele
Dix Street Elementary School
357 students
- This school
Alamo Elementary School
287 students
- Otsego West Ca 19
Otsego West Campus High School
19 students
What this shows Alamo Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamo Elementary School compares
Alamo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Otsego Public Schools reports $13,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.