Alanson Public School

www.alansonvikings.net

226 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

226

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alanson Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	13

White
185 (81.9 %)
Two or More
15 (6.6 %)
American Indian
13 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alanson Public Schools
Phone:	(231)548-2261
Website:	http://www.alansonvikings.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 24

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 21