Luce Road Elementary School

www.almaschools.net/schools/luce-rd-elementary/

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Luce Road Elementary School, located in Alma, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alma Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By focusing on essential academic skills and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community pride and involvement.

As part of the broader Alma school system, Luce Road Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, integrating resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its location in the Alma community to encourage partnerships between families, teachers, and staff, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded experience. Through its commitment to excellence, the school aims to provide a safe and encouraging space where children are empowered to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

304

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luce Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
279 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alma Public Schools
Phone:	(989)463-3111
Website:	http://www.almaschools.net/schools/luce-rd-elementary/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 152

Grade 1 152