Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Almont, MI
Almont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Almont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260267001839
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almont Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Almont · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Almont Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almont Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Almont, MI.
School address
District: Almont Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260267001839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almont Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Almont Middle School
Almont Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Almont, Michigan, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 517 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #306.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Almont Community Schools also operates Almont High School (531 students) and Orchard Primary School (428 students) alongside Almont Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Almont Middle School compares
Almont Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Almont Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Almont Community Schools, which includes Almont Middle School.
$11,611
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Almont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Almont Middle School
How many students attend Almont Middle School?
Almont Middle School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Almont, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Almont Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Almont Middle School?
23.5% of students at Almont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Almont Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Almont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almont Middle School?
Almont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Almont Middle School rank among public schools in Almont?
By Resource Investment Index, Almont Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Almont, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Almont on the city page.
Is Almont Middle School a good school?
Almont Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Almont Community Schools?
Besides Almont Middle School, Almont Community Schools also operates Almont High School (531 students) and Orchard Primary School (428 students). See the Almont Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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