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Alcona Elementary School

Summary:

Alcona Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harrisville, Michigan, serving 306 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Alcona Community Schools district, which is ranked 390 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alcona Elementary School faces several key challenges, including consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies that are significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 90%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Richardson Elementary and Sanborn Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Alcona Elementary School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.1% to 91.2% over the past several years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

The school's high percentage of students (around 67-69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state and nearby schools, such as those in the Alpena Public Schools district. These socioeconomic challenges may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these issues will be crucial for Alcona Elementary School to improve its educational outcomes and provide a better learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 181 N Barlow Rd
       Harrisville, MI  48740-9607

(989) 736-8146

District: Alcona Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1208th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,644 Help


Students who attend Alcona Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Alcona Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Alcona Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alcona Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcona Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcona Elementary School is $15,644.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcona Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcona Elementary School 1208th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Alcona Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alcona Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcona Community Schools 390th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alcona Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alcona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.57 1007th 1545 34.8%
2007 42.37 1144th 1565 26.9%
2008 57.17 847th 1577 46.3%
2009 58.91 817th 1589 48.6%
2010 56.21 934th 1552 39.8%
2011 61.18 749th 1552 51.7%
2012 52.65 790th 1566 49.6%
2013 44.37 944th 1563 39.6%
2014 41.41 991st 1533 35.4%
2015 41.15 983rd 1580 37.8%
2016 26.49 1158th 1548 25.2%
2017 28.02 1049th 1466 28.4%
2018 34.56 1018th 1448 29.7%
2019 25.68 1044th 1408 25.9%
2021 23.65 903rd 1153 21.7%
2022 13.51 1170th 1344 12.9%
2023 16.15 1220th 1470 17.0%
2024 17.63 1208th 1486 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 887th 1397 36.5%
2019 40.19 700th 1134 38.3%
2021 42.41 429th 749 42.7%
2022 20.97 917th 1099 16.6%
2023 24.58 1047th 1350 22.4%
2024 34.14 929th 1381 32.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alcona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.95 1005th 1443 30.4%
2019 23.49 932nd 1171 20.4%
2021 29.96 661st 902 26.7%
2022 18.00 947th 1106 14.4%
2023 17.08 1113th 1321 15.7%
2024 22.19 1054th 1342 21.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alcona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.15 969th 1446 33.0%
2019 22.83 963rd 1196 19.5%
2021 17.79 796th 915 13.0%
2023 14.67 1151st 1334 13.7%
2024 13.78 1192nd 1347 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alcona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.06 1050th 1253 16.2%
2019 16.56 1009th 1128 10.5%
2021 16.81 893rd 1005 11.1%
2022 5.08 1087th 1102 1.4%
2023 8.18 1149th 1198 4.1%
2024 7.40 1157th 1204 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alcona Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 61.01 414th 858 51.7%
2012 39.99 586th 900 34.9%
2013 46.91 514th 919 44.1%
2014 69.30 243rd 921 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alcona Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 543 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1989 557 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 587 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 744 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a -144 601
1992 600 3 7 2 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 609 3 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 546 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 533 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 533 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 566 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 551 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 541 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 544 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 463 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 430 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 430 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 429 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 458 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 436 3 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 403 2 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 381 3 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 385 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 334 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 363 3 1 3 2 1 0 0 373
2012 334 2 2 5 1 0 0 0 344
2013 355 2 2 13 0 0 1 0 373
2014 353 4 3 11 1 0 4 0 376
2015 334 4 3 13 2 0 6 0 362
2016 346 3 0 12 2 0 9 0 372
2017 336 2 0 12 2 0 7 0 359
2018 292 2 1 7 2 0 5 0 309
2019 263 2 1 5 2 0 12 0 285
2020 274 1 1 7 2 0 7 0 292
2021 248 1 2 7 2 0 10 0 270
2022 268 1 2 3 0 0 14 0 288
2023 283 1 1 6 0 0 15 0 306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a 34.1
1990 591 32.0 18.4 33.8
1991 601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 616 n/a n/a 44
1993 622 n/a 0.0 46.5
1994 552 32.0 17.3 37.7
1995 536 33.0 16.2 39.2
1996 536 33.0 16.2 39.2
1997 567 33.0 17.2 40
1998 558 34.0 16.4 37.1
1999 541 33.0 16.4 36.2
2000 548 39.2 14.0 46
2001 467 36.2 12.9 40.7
2002 437 27.0 16.2 50.8
2003 437 27.0 16.2 50.8
2004 432 27.5 15.7 47.7
2005 462 27.5 16.8 48.3
2006 452 25.5 17.7 50
2007 416 25.5 16.3 51.7
2008 392 24.5 16.0 48.7
2009 394 22.8 17.3 57.9
2010 340 20.5 16.5 60
2011 373 20.5 18.1 62.7
2012 344 19.5 17.6 61
2013 373 19.5 19.1 62.5
2014 376 17.5 21.4 62.8
2015 362 19.0 19.0 66.9
2016 372 17.0 21.8 69.4
2017 359 17.3 20.7 70.2
2018 309 18.0 17.1 73.5
2019 285 19.0 15.0 70.2
2020 292 17.0 17.1 64.4
2021 270 19.1 14.0 67
2022 288 22.1 13.0 66.3
2023 306 21.1 14.4 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a 34.1
1990 591 32.0 18.4 33.8
1991 601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 616 n/a n/a 44
1993 622 n/a 0.0 46.5
1994 552 32.0 17.3 37.7
1995 536 33.0 16.2 39.2
1996 536 33.0 16.2 39.2
1997 567 33.0 17.2 40
1998 558 34.0 16.4 37.1
1999 541 33.0 16.4 36.2
2000 548 39.2 14.0 46
2001 467 36.2 12.9 40.7
2002 437 27.0 16.2 50.8
2003 437 27.0 16.2 50.8
2004 432 27.5 15.7 47.7
2005 462 27.5 16.8 48.3
2006 452 25.5 17.7 50
2007 416 25.5 16.3 51.7
2008 392 24.5 16.0 48.7
2009 394 22.8 17.3 57.9
2010 340 20.5 16.5 60
2011 373 20.5 18.1 62.7
2012 344 19.5 17.6 61
2013 373 19.5 19.1 62.5
2014 376 17.5 21.4 62.8
2015 362 19.0 19.0 66.9
2016 372 17.0 21.8 69.4
2017 359 17.3 20.7 70.2
2018 309 18.0 17.1 73.5
2019 285 19.0 15.0 70.2
2020 292 17.0 17.1 64.4
2021 270 19.1 14.0 67
2022 288 22.1 13.0 66.3
2023 306 21.1 14.4 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcona Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,005 (8.3%) $11,041 (91.7%) $12,046
2020 $1,794 (14.1%) $10,959 (85.9%) $12,754
2021 $2,646 (18.5%) $11,650 (81.5%) $14,297
2022 $2,959 (20.7%) $11,322 (79.3%) $14,281
2023 $2,401 (15.3%) $13,242 (84.6%) $15,644

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcona Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1044th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1220th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Elementary School)36.428.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Community Schools)36.428.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Alcona Elementary School)29.526.7
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Alcona Community Schools)29.526.7
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Elementary School)39.722.4
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Community Schools)39.722.4
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Alcona Elementary School)20.714.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Alcona Community Schools)20.714.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Elementary School)42.911.9
 31%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alcona Community Schools)42.911.9
 31%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Alcona Elementary School)20.411.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Alcona Community Schools)20.411.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students285306
 7.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White263283
 7.6%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%69%
 1.2%

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Alcona Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Alcona Elementary School.

Students at Alcona Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Alcona Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Alcona Community High School


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