- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, MI
Alcott School
Federal NCES profile for Alcott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262874006426
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcott School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874006426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Alcott School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+56.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 262874006426 · Pontiac, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 37.1:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Alcott School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+56.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alcott School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- This school 334
Alcott School
334 students
- Herrington Sch 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Alcott School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcott School compares
Alcott School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.1:1 | ▲ 112% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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.
Staffing depth
37.1:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
African American 32.3%
White 5.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Alcott School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcott School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontiac
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcott School
How many students attend Alcott School?
Alcott School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott School is 37.1:1, which is 112% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcott School?
86.1% of students at Alcott School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott School?
The largest demographic group at Alcott School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott School?
Alcott School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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).
How does Alcott School rank among elementary schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Alcott School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Pontiac Middle School (790 students), and Whitman Elementary School (611 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.