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Marquette-Alger RESA

Michigan · Public School District
1
Schools
24
Students
$1,206,958
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
50.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Marquette-Alger RESA is a public school district in Michigan serving 24 students across 1 school. Per-pupil spending of $1,206,958 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MarquetteAlger Administrative UnitPK–1224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$1,206,958>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
36%
State
18.7%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal
45.0%

Funding is shared between state (19%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (45%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
24
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$1207K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
45% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marquette-Alger RESA?
Marquette-Alger RESA has 1 public school, serving a total of 24 students.
How much does Marquette-Alger RESA spend per student?
Marquette-Alger RESA spends $1,206,958 per pupil ($1,206,958 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marquette-Alger RESA?
50% of students in Marquette-Alger RESA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marquette-Alger RESA?
No, Marquette-Alger RESA does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marquette-Alger RESA serve?
Marquette-Alger RESA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.