Pied Piper School in Alpena, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan other enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Pied Piper School: 45 reported students.

State peer staffing position

33rd percentile

6.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 54
Teachers (FTE): 5
Student–teacher ratio: 10.8:1

What the reported data says about Pied Piper School

Pied Piper School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Alpena. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Pied Piper School

1How do the reported 6.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 100%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White95.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Pied Piper School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Besser Elementary School Elementary · Alpena Public Schools	PK–05	470	0.2 mi
Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Alpena Public Schools	KG–05	146	1.7 mi
Ella M White Elementary Elementary · Alpena Public Schools	KG–05	440	2.2 mi
ACES Academy High · Alpena Public Schools	07–12	57	2.3 mi
Alpena High School High · Alpena Public Schools	08–12	1,091	2.3 mi
Thunder Bay Junior High School Middle · Alpena Public Schools	06–08	796	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pied Piper School

What grades does Pied Piper School serve?

Pied Piper School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD.

How many students attend Pied Piper School?

Pied Piper School reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 54 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pied Piper School?

The calculated ratio is 6.4:1, based on 45 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pied Piper School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pied Piper School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pied Piper School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Pied Piper School in?

Pied Piper School is part of Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD, based in Alpena, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pied Piper School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Besser Elementary School (0.2 mi), Lincoln Elementary (1.7 mi), Ella M White Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.