Enrollment
323
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Comstock Park, MI
Alpine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262028005707
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Comstock Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Comstock Park, MI.
School address
District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262028005707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpine Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpine Elementary School
Alpine Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Comstock Park, Michigan, enrolling 323 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Alpine Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 34% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students) and Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students) alongside Alpine 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 Alpine Elementary School compares
Alpine 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Alpine Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenowa Hills Public Schools, which includes Alpine Elementary School.
$13,452
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
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 Alpine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenowa Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zinser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenowa Hills Pathways High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alpine Elementary School
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Comstock Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 Alpine Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Alpine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Comstock Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Alpine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Comstock Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Comstock Park, 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 Comstock Park on the city page.
Is Alpine Elementary School a good school?
Alpine Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kenowa Hills Public Schools?
Besides Alpine Elementary School, Kenowa Hills Public Schools also operates Kenowa Hills High School (876 students), Kenowa Hills Middle School (634 students), and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School (538 students). See the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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