How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ella M White Elementary | Thunder Bay Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ALPENA, MI | ALPENA, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 440 | 796 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.3% | 53.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ella M White Elementary | Thunder Bay Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,385 | $15,385 |
| District | Alpena Public Schools | Alpena Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ella M White Elementary | Thunder Bay Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 92.5% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ella M White Elementary | Thunder Bay Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 2000:1 | 3618.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.0% | 38.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.