Alger School serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
70%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Alger School?
283 students attend Alger School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alger School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alger School?
Alger School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alger School offer ?
Alger School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alger School part of?
Alger School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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