- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, MI
Carter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262442006103
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Montrose, MI.
School address
District: Montrose Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262442006103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carter Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 262442006103 · Montrose, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.7:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillmccloy High School (449 students)
Carter Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillmccloy Hig
Hillmccloy High School
449 students
- Kuehnhaven Mid
Kuehnhaven Middle School
420 students
- This school
Carter Elementary School
367 students
- Montrose Alter
Montrose Alternative Education Center
199 students
What this shows Carter Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter Elementary School compares
Carter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$13,486
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
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Carter Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montrose Community Schools reports $13,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmccloy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kuehnhaven Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montrose Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 49.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carter Elementary School
How many students attend Carter Elementary School?
Carter Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, MI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Carter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carter Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Montrose, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter Elementary School?
Carter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Carter Elementary School rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Montrose, 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 Montrose Community Schools?
Besides Carter Elementary School, Montrose Community Schools also operates Hillmccloy High School (449 students), Kuehnhaven Middle School (420 students), and Montrose Alternative Education Center (199 students). See the Montrose Community Schools district page for the complete list.