Enrollment
223
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262181005875
Alanson Public School — Alanson, MI
Federal NCES profile for Alanson Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alanson Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alanson Public School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alanson Public School reports 223 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Michigan average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 223 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alanson Public Schools spends $18,026 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.4% from local sources (property taxes), 27.3% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alanson Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,026
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 223 Top 28% in Michigan — larger than 72% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.1% +40% vs state
NCES ID 262181005875
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 223:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alanson Public Schools, which includes Alanson Public School.
$18,026
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 27.3%
Federal 12.3%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alanson Public School
How many students attend Alanson Public School?
Alanson Public School has 223 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALANSON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alanson Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alanson Public School is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alanson Public School?
76.1% of students at Alanson Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alanson Public School?
The largest demographic group at Alanson Public School is White at 81.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALANSON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alanson Public School?
Alanson Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.