WILSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Wilson Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alpena Public Schools school district, located in HERRON, MI with about 213 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Wilson Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wilson Community School is an educational facility located in Herron, Michigan, operating under the umbrella of the Alpena Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school serves as a local hub for K-5 education, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for children within the surrounding community. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared administrative resources and a unified curriculum aimed at meeting state educational standards while fostering a supportive, small-school environment.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, leveraging its location to create an intimate atmosphere where students, staff, and families can engage closely. By utilizing the resources of the Alpena Public Schools system, Wilson Community School offers its students access to structured programming and district-wide initiatives, ensuring that students in this more secluded area receive a consistent and high-quality educational experience comparable to the district's larger institutions.

For more information, contact Wilson Community School at (989) 358-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.