GIRESD Center Programs

Located at 1500 PINE AVE, in ALMA, Michigan, GIRESD Center Programs is a close-knit K-12 campus that hosts 173 students (grades pre-K through 12), part of Gratiot-Isabella RESD. That puts it 38% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 281 students.

Gratiot-Isabella RESD is the operating authority for GIRESD Center Programs, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, GIRESD Center Programs reports that White students make up the majority at 78%. The remainder consists of 9% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Native American.

Looking at school resources, GIRESD Center Programs reports 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 2.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting GIRESD Center Programs tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 79% of students at GIRESD Center Programs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Gratiot County runs at roughly 64%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Gratiot County) records that median household income runs about $63,556, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GIRESD Center Programs is one of 24 public schools in Gratiot County (combined enrollment of about 5,245 students).

Alma Senior High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GIRESD Center Programs has edged up 35%, going from 128 students in 2018 to 173 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 93% to 78%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.