Overview
GIRESD Center Programs is a public other serving grades -1–12 in ALMA, Michigan. The school enrolls 173 students. It is part of the Gratiot-Isabella RESD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
2.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictGratiot-Isabella RESD
County26057
CityALMA
ZIP48801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID268046000529
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment173
White78.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.2%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)