Alexander Elementary School

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alexander Elementary School, located at 520 Cherry Street in Adrian, Michigan, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Adrian Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the district’s identity, proudly utilizing "The Adrian Maples" branding, which serves as a unifying symbol for the students, staff, and families within the Adrian area.

As an elementary school, the institution focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth in its young learners. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Alexander Elementary works to prepare its students for their transition into the upper grades of the Adrian Public Schools system. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, highlighting its commitment to being a supportive environment where students can develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

472

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	162
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	43

White
257 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
162 (34.3 %)
Two or More
43 (9.1 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adrian Public Schools
Phone:	(517)263-9533
Website:	http://adrianmaples.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 76