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Besser Elementary School

375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707, United States

+1 (989) 358-5100

http://www.alpenaschools.com

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Besser Elementary School Overview

About This School

Besser Elementary School is a public elementary in Alpena, Michigan, serving 470 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 25 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary at the school is $62,574. Students are composed of 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup is 89% White, 6% Two or More Races, and 4% Hispanic.

470

Total Students

K-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Alpena County

Students per Counselor

2136:1

Besser Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

2136

Students per Counselor

Besser Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,574

City Avg: $64,227

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor2136:1

Besser Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.15%

Male

50.85%

Female

Total Enrollment: 470 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White88.51%

Hispanic4.26%

Asian0.43%

Black0.21%

Two or More Races6.17%

Native American0.21%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Besser Elementary School

Q: What is Besser Elementary School?

A: Besser Elementary School is a elementary public located in Alpena.

Q: How many students attend Besser Elementary School?

A: Besser Elementary School has approximately 470 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Besser Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Besser Elementary School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Besser Elementary School

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About Besser Elementary School - Alpena, MI

Quick Facts about Besser Elementary School
School Name	Besser Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707, Alpena, MI
County	Alpena County
Phone	+1 (989) 358-5100
Total Students	470
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Besser Elementary School

What is Besser Elementary School?

Besser Elementary School is a elementary public located in Alpena.

How many students attend Besser Elementary School?

Besser Elementary School has approximately 470 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Besser Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Besser Elementary School is 18:1.

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