- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Almont Middle School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260267001839 · Almont, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 20.5:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Almont High School (531 students)
Almont Middle School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Almont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Almont High Sc
Almont High School
531 students
- This school
Almont Middle School
430 students
- Orchard Primar
Orchard Primary School
428 students
What this shows Almont Middle School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Almont Middle School compares
Almont Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Almont Community Schools reports $13,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.