Average
#1816 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Luce Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Alma Public Schools · Alma, MI
An Alma Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
6265 NORTH LUCE RD, Alma, MI 48801
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luce Road Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,449
Median home value
$120,300
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Giresd Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 4.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alma Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luce Road Elementary School is listed in Alma Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luce Road Elementary School
Luce Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alma, MI, part of Alma Public Schools, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,816 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luce Road Elementary School
What grades does Luce Road Elementary School serve?
Luce Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Luce Road Elementary School?
Luce Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luce Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luce Road Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luce Road Elementary School rank in MI?
Luce Road Elementary School ranks #1,816 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Luce Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luce Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Luce Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Luce Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luce Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Luce Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luce Road Elementary School?
75.7% of students at Luce Road Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gratiot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (989) 463-3111
- Area population (ZIP 48801)
- 13,433
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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