- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpena, MI
Ella M White Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ella M White Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260273003985
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella M White Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Alpena · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella M White Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella M White Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, MI.
School address
District: Alpena Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260273003985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ella M White Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 260273003985 · Alpena, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 18.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpena High School (1,091 students)
Ella M White Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ella M White Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpena High Sc
Alpena High School
1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Ju
Thunder Bay Junior High School
796 students
- Besser Element
Besser Elementary School
470 students
- This school
Ella M White Elementary
440 students
- Wilson Element 220
Wilson Elementary
220 students
- Sanborn Elemen 201
Sanborn Elementary
201 students
What this shows Ella M White Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella M White Elementary compares
Ella M White Elementary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$13,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Ella M White Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alpena Public Schools reports $13,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella M White Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Bay Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Besser Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanborn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella M White Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella M White Elementary
How many students attend Ella M White Elementary?
Ella M White Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpena, MI. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella M White Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella M White Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella M White Elementary?
66.3% of students at Ella M White Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella M White Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ella M White Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Alpena, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella M White Elementary?
Ella M White Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ella M White Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alpena?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella M White Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, 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 Alpena on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Besides Ella M White Elementary, Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students), Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students), and Besser Elementary School (470 students). See the Alpena Public Schools district page for the complete list.