Enrollment
739
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260864004412
Central Montcalm Middle High School — Stanton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Central Montcalm Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Montcalm Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Montcalm Middle High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Montcalm Middle High School reports 739 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Michigan average and 0% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 370 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 74.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Montcalm Public Schools spends $13,351 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.3% from local sources (property taxes), 60.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Montcalm Middle High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
74.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,351
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 739 Top 89% in Michigan — larger than 11% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.9% -4% vs state
NCES ID 260864004412
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 370:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 74.6%
In-school suspensions 83
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Montcalm Public Schools, which includes Central Montcalm Middle High School.
$13,351
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Central Montcalm Middle High School
How many students attend Central Montcalm Middle High School?
Central Montcalm Middle High School has 739 students enrolled. It is a other school in STANTON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Middle High School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Montcalm Middle High School?
51.9% of students at Central Montcalm Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Montcalm Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Montcalm Middle High School is White at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in STANTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Montcalm Middle High School?
Central Montcalm Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.