Enrollment
334
Elementary
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PONTIAC CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262874006426
Alcott School
460 W KENNETT RD, PONTIAC, MI 48340 · (248) 451-7910 · Oakland County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL334 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
215 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 44 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 54 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 40 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (65) is 63% larger than its 5th grade class (40).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Alcott School→Pontiac Middle School
Based on grade levels within Pontiac City School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Alcott School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott School this school | 334 | 64.4% | N/A |
| Lewton School LANSING | 272 | 70.2% | N/A |
| Holland Heights HOLLAND | 247 | 66.8% | 34.9% |
| North Holland Elementary School HOLLAND | 267 | 63.3% | 40.0% |
| Jefferson HOLLAND | 254 | 79.5% | N/A |
| Woodside Elementary School HOLLAND | 431 | 72.6% | 27.8% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alcott School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Oakland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 334 | #948 of 1,630 | #131 of 178 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.2:1 | #1,411 of 1,424 | #170 of 170 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.3% | #311 of 1,424 | #54 of 170 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.4% | #605 of 1,563 | #29 of 175 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.3% | #85 of 979 | #8 of 118 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
334
+55 (+20%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 396
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 334 | 14.4 | 23.2:1 | 64% (215) |
| 2023-24 | 281 | 12.4 | 22.7:1 | 72% (201) |
| 2022-23 | 180 | 9.4 | 19.1:1 | 86% (155) |
| 2020-21 | 279 | 16 | 17.4:1 | 85% (237) |
| 2017-18 | 479 | 15 | 31.9:1 | 92% (439) |
| 2015-16 | 411 | 21 | 19.6:1 | 81% (334) |
| 2010-11 | 367 | 20 | 18.4:1 | 66% (244) |
| 2000-01 | 405 | 22 | 18.4:1 | 69% (280) |
| 1990-91 | 396 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alcott School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (479 to 334); teachers down 4% (15 to 14.4).
About Alcott School
Alcott School is a public elementary school in PONTIAC, Michigan. Students in kindergarten through 5 attend, and enrollment is 334 students.
Pontiac City School District, which runs Alcott School, has 9 schools and 3,773 students.
By race and ethnicity, Alcott School is 55% Hispanic. It is also 32% Black, 6% White, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of Oakland County is roughly 5% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Alcott School comes in at 58%.
Teacher staffing is 14.4 full-time equivalents, or about 23.2 students per teacher. The 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is lower than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 64%. On average, public schools in Oakland County report 32%.
Oakland County has about 1,279,825 residents, and median household income is about $97,760, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 51% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. Federal data list 345 public schools in Oakland County, with a combined enrollment of about 169,926.
Of nearby public schools, Whitman Elementary School is the closest, at about 1.0 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The federal government classifies Alcott School's location as City: Small.
Alcott School saw enrollment rise 20% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The number of students per teacher rose from 17.4 to 23.2 over 4 years.
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Oakland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,279,825
Census ACS
Median income
$97,760
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
345
169,926 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pontiac City School District
- Pontiac High SchoolHigh · 992 students
- Pontiac Middle SchoolMiddle · 790 students
- Whitman Elementary SchoolElementary · 611 students
- Owen Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
- Herrington SchoolElementary · 319 students
- Rogers SchoolElementary · 280 students
Other schools in PONTIAC
- Pontiac High SchoolHigh · 992 students
- Arts and Technology Academy of PontiacCombined · 850 students
- Pontiac Middle SchoolMiddle · 790 students
- Walton Charter AcademyElementary · 763 students
- Whitman Elementary SchoolElementary · 611 students
- Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCombined · 553 students
Other Alcott schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Alcott. Alcott School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- AlcottConcord, MA · 438 students
- Alcott SchoolWolcott, CT · 320 students
Nearby schools
- Whitman Elementary School1.0 mi · 611
- Childrens Village School1.1 mi · 56
- Virtual Learning Academy Consortium1.3 mi · 298
- Kennedy Center1.5 mi · 57
- Owen Elementary School1.5 mi · 383
- Waterford Mott High School1.7 mi · 963
Frequently asked questions
About Alcott SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Alcott School?
Alcott School enrolls approximately 334 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Alcott School serve?
Alcott School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alcott School is approximately 23.2:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alcott School?
At Alcott School, the student body is approximately 6% White, 55% Hispanic, 32% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Alcott School public or private?
Alcott School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pontiac City School District.
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