Alto Elementary School

www.lowellschools.com

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alto Elementary School is a public school located in Alto, Michigan, and serves as part of the Lowell Area Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a well-regarded district, Alto Elementary emphasizes a commitment to student growth, community engagement, and the development of core academic skills within a supportive, small-school atmosphere.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger Lowell Area Schools system, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between teachers, parents, and the local community, Alto Elementary fosters a nurturing environment designed to help young learners build both academic proficiency and social-emotional well-being.

407

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alto Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	23
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
374 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lowell Area Schools
Phone:	(616)987-2600
Website:	http://www.lowellschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 73

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 69