Alto Elementary School
Tel:
(616)987-2600
- Alto Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Alto Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 492 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alto Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alto Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #135 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowell Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alto Elementary School is Unity Alternative School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lowell Middle School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (4.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alto Kettle Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
4.1 miles
8451 Garbow Dr Se
Alto, MI 49302
(616)868-6113 4.1 K-5 427 - Lowell Bushnell Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 270 students
6.0 miles
700 Elizabeth St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2650 6.0 K-1 270 - Lowell Unity Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students
6.1 miles
300 High St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2524 6.1 9-12 23 - Lowell Cherry Creek Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 488 students
6.2 miles
12675 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2700 6.2 2-5 488 - Lowell Lowell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 883 students
6.2 miles
750 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616)987-2800 6.2 6-8 883
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