Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alcona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alcona Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Alcona Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcona Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2438 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcona Elementary School's ranking?
Alcona Elementary School is ranked #2438 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alcona Elementary School?
318 students attend Alcona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alcona Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcona Elementary School?
Alcona Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alcona Elementary School offer ?
Alcona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcona Elementary School part of?
Alcona Elementary School is part of Alcona Community Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Communication is terrible. They wait months before bringing any issues to attention. Teachers half the time dont read notes in the daily log book that I have to sign daily. Teacher has other students stamp it as signed and so any messages get ignored. Got a disciplinary slip home last year and the student on the slip wasnt even my kid. Wrote a message on the slip itself and never received any attempt at follow up like a phone call or message back.
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