Millside Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Attendance Zone: Millside Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Algonac, MI, covering approximately 94.5 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millside Elementary School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of the Algonac Community Schools to provide quality educational opportunities for learners of all aspirations and abilities.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Millside Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Millside Elementary School?
179 students attend Millside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Millside Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millside Elementary School?
Millside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Millside Elementary School offer ?
Millside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millside Elementary School part of?
Millside Elementary School is part of Algonac Community School District.
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