Enrollment
275
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheridan, MI
Central Montcalm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Montcalm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260864004415
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Montcalm Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
Central Montcalm Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Montcalm Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260864004415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Montcalm Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Montcalm Elementary School
Central Montcalm Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheridan, Michigan, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 275 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 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Montcalm Public Schools also operates Central Montcalm Middle High School (739 students) and Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (284 students) alongside Central Montcalm Elementary 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 Central Montcalm Elementary School compares
Central Montcalm Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
84.0%
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
$11,935
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Central Montcalm Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Montcalm Public Schools, which includes Central Montcalm Elementary School.
$11,935
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 Central Montcalm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Montcalm Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Montcalm Upper Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Montcalm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~275 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Montcalm Elementary School
How many students attend Central Montcalm Elementary School?
Central Montcalm Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheridan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Central Montcalm Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Central Montcalm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Montcalm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Montcalm Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Sheridan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Montcalm Elementary School?
Central Montcalm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
Is Central Montcalm Elementary School a good school?
Central Montcalm Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Central Montcalm Public Schools?
Besides Central Montcalm Elementary School, Central Montcalm Public Schools also operates Central Montcalm Middle High School (739 students) and Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (284 students). See the Central Montcalm Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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