Alcona Elementary School

Alcona Community Schools
181 N BARLOW RD
HARRISVILLE, MI 48740
306 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Alcona Elementary School, located in Lincoln, Michigan, serves as a primary educational hub within the Alcona Community Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As part of a smaller district, the school often benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff and families work closely to support student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, providing resources on district policies, academic calendars, and school programs. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Alcona Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.
306
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    283 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Alcona Community Schools
Phone: (989)736-8146
Website: http://www.alconaschools.net
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 64
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 44
Gender Ratio