Wilson Elementary

Alpena Public Schools
4999 S HERRON RD
HERRON, MI 49744
260 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Wilson Community School is an educational facility located in Herron, Michigan, operating under the umbrella of the Alpena Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school serves as a local hub for K-5 education, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for children within the surrounding community. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared administrative resources and a unified curriculum aimed at meeting state educational standards while fostering a supportive, small-school environment.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, leveraging its location to create an intimate atmosphere where students, staff, and families can engage closely. By utilizing the resources of the Alpena Public Schools system, Wilson Community School offers its students access to structured programming and district-wide initiatives, ensuring that students in this more secluded area receive a consistent and high-quality educational experience comparable to the district's larger institutions.
260
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (93.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Alpena Public Schools
Phone: (989)358-5700
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 41
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 48
Gender Ratio