Central Montcalm Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 1,374 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,298 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montcalm County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,351 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.3% local, 60.9% state, and 14.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $55,687 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #474 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 369.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 75.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.
Central Montcalm Middle High School accounts for 56.9% of all Central Montcalm Public Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central Montcalm Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Central Montcalm Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities
Central Montcalm Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 275 students (lowest) to 739 students (highest), a spread of 464 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Central Montcalm Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Central Montcalm Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 370:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Central Montcalm Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 75.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Central Montcalm Public Schools?
Central Montcalm Public Schools has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,374 students.
How much does Central Montcalm Public Schools spend per student?
Central Montcalm Public Schools spends $13,351 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #474 in Michigan.
What is the average teacher salary in Central Montcalm Public Schools?
The average teacher salary in Central Montcalm Public Schools is $55,687 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Central Montcalm Public Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montcalm County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Central Montcalm Public Schools?
Central Montcalm Public Schools students are 93.1% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Central Montcalm Public Schools?
Central Montcalm Public Schools has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #474 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.