Hinks Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alpena, Michigan 49707 · Alpena Public Schools
#975 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#33289 of 50,301 nationally
About Hinks Elementary
Hinks Elementary is a public elementary located in Alpena, in the Alpena Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 132 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 975th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 132.
There are 6 schools in Alpena; Hinks Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hinks Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hinks Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students · 8.4 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
146 students · 9.8 km away
Ella M White Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 12 km away
Alpena High School
Alpena · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,091 students · 12 km away
Thunder Bay Junior High School
Alpena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Betsie Valley School
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131 students
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
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131 students
Michael Hamady Elementary School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades K–1
131 students
Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
134 students
Hemlock Elementary School
Hemlock · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hinks Elementary a good school?
Hinks Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #975 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hinks Elementary rank in Michigan?
Hinks Elementary ranks #975 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #33289 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hinks Elementary?
Hinks Elementary had 132 students in 2025.
Is Hinks Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hinks Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hinks Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Hinks Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.