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Besser Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707 · (989) 358-5100 · Part of Alpena Public Schools
Students
470
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Besser Elementary School
- Enrollment up 12.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.9%
Location
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375 Wilson St, Alpena
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten71
Grade 176
Grade 283
Grade 376
Grade 483
Grade 581
Enrollment over time
419’20
429’21
456’22
493’23
470’24
Up 12.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 4%Asian <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.