ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Alanson Public School is a Title I public school that is part of the Alanson Public Schools school district, located in ALANSON, MI with about 230 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Alanson Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alanson Public School, located in the village of Alanson, Michigan, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small, rural district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students from preschool through high school receive personalized attention. By fostering a close relationship between faculty, students, and families, the district aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth while maintaining the unique traditions and "Viking" pride of their community.
The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom through a blend of core academics, extracurricular opportunities, and character development. With a commitment to modern educational standards, Alanson Public School utilizes its smaller size as an advantage to offer flexible learning paths and a sense of belonging. Through their official website, the district remains dedicated to maintaining transparency and strong communication with parents, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of the Northern Michigan region.
For more information, contact Alanson Public School at (231) 548-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALANSON, MI 49706-9247
(231) 548-2261
http://www.alansonvikings.net
ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALANSON, MI with about 230 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Alanson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 230
- Teachers:
- 15.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 230 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- Two or more races
- 12.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.