ALAMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alamo Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Otsego Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Alamo Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Alamo Elementary School, located at 8184 North 6th Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serves as a primary educational institution within the Otsego Public Schools district. The school is situated in a rural-fringe setting, aiming to provide a supportive and community-focused learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By aligning with the broader mission of the Otsego Public Schools, Alamo Elementary emphasizes foundational skill development, social-emotional growth, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.
The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the Otsego district while maintaining a distinct identity tailored to its specific community. Families associated with the school typically look to the district's official website for information regarding school calendars, educational initiatives, and district-wide policies. As part of a smaller district, Alamo Elementary often fosters close-knit relationships between staff, students, and parents, prioritizing a personalized approach to instruction and student engagement within the Kalamazoo area.
For more information, contact Alamo Elementary School at (269) 692-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8808
(269) 692-6150
http://www.otsegops.org
ALAMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Otsego Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 15.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALAMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.