- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Alpine Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262028005707 · Comstock Park, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 11.5:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenowa Hills High School (876 students)
Alpine Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alpine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenowa Hills H
Kenowa Hills High School
876 students
- Kenowa Hills M
Kenowa Hills Middle School
634 students
- Kenowa Hills C
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
538 students
- Zinser Element
Zinser Elementary School
443 students
- This school 323
Alpine Elementary School
323 students
- Kenowa Hills P 99
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
99 students
What this shows Alpine Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Elementary School compares
Alpine Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Kenowa Hills Public Schools reports $14,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.