- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central Montcalm Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260864004415 · Sheridan, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.8:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Montcalm Middle High School (739 students)
Central Montcalm Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Montcalm Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Montca
Central Montcalm Middle High School
739 students
- Central Montca 284
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
284 students
- This school 275
Central Montcalm Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Central Montcalm Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Montcalm Elementary School compares
Central Montcalm 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Central Montcalm Public Schools reports $14,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.