Besser Elementary School
VirtualRegular School · ALPENA, MI
Besser Elementary School is a regular school school in ALPENA, Michigan, serving grades KG–05 with 470 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 20 | 4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 470 | 231M / 239F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30-34% | 36.0% | 178 |
| Reading Proficiency | 45-49% | 49.6% | 178 |
| Science Proficiency | 15-19% | — | 66 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 470 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Ella M White Elementary Elementary
- Hinks Elementary Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary Elementary
- Sanborn Elementary Elementary
- Wilson Elementary Elementary
- ACES Academy High
- Alpena High School High
- Thunder Bay Junior High School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 49707) → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
260273007409
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD