- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisville, MI
Alcona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alcona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260216007445
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcona Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 318
- students enrolled
Alcona Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alcona Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260216007445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Alcona Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260216007445 · Harrisville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Alcona Community High School (369 students)
Alcona Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Alcona Elementary School compares
Alcona 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$16,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Alcona Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alcona Community Schools reports $16,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcona Elementary School
How many students attend Alcona Elementary School?
Alcona Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcona Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcona Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Alcona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alcona Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Harrisville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcona Elementary School?
Alcona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Alcona Community Schools?
Besides Alcona Elementary School, Alcona Community Schools also operates Alcona Community High School (369 students). See the Alcona Community Schools district page for the complete list.