Sanborn Elementary

Alpena Public Schools
12170 US HIGHWAY 23 S
OSSINEKE, MI 49766
195 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Sanborn School, located in Ossineke, Michigan, serves as a primary educational facility within the Alpena Public Schools district. Situated along U.S. Highway 23, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational academic development in a rural setting. As part of the larger Alpena school system, it benefits from district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support aimed at fostering student growth from the early elementary years through their transition to higher grade levels.

The school is committed to the Alpena Public Schools' mission of preparing students to be productive and responsible citizens. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration, Sanborn School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal character development. Families in the Ossineke area rely on the school not only for its educational programming but also as an integral part of the local community infrastructure, providing a stable and supportive foundation for young learners in Northern Michigan.
195
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (88.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
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)358-5800
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 42
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 20
Gender Ratio