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Besser Elementary School

Alpena, Michigan · Grades K to 5 · Alpena Public Schools

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About Besser Elementary School

Besser Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Alpena, Michigan. It reported 470 students in 2024-25. With about 25.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area. Alpena Public Schools runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 8 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone	(989) 358-5100
School district	Alpena Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	470
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.6
Students per teacher	18.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Alpena County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260273007409). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Alpena · 0.1 mi Pied Piper SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 12Alpena · 0.2 mi Lincoln ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Alpena · 1.6 mi All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Alpena · 1.8 mi Ella M White ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Alpena · 2 mi ACES AcademyPublic · Grades 7 to 12Alpena · 2.1 mi Alpena High SchoolPublic · Grades 8 to 12Alpena · 2.1 mi Thunder Bay Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Alpena · 2.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Besser Elementary School serve?

Besser Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Besser Elementary School?

Besser Elementary School reported 470 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 470 students and 25.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Besser Elementary School a public or charter school?

Besser Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Besser Elementary School in?

Besser Elementary School is part of Alpena Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/alpena-public-schools/

Where is Besser Elementary School located?

Besser Elementary School is at 375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707. The phone number is (989) 358-5100.

How many other schools are near Besser Elementary School?

There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of Besser Elementary School in our directory.