Enrollment
739
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, MI
Central Montcalm Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Montcalm Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260864004412
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Montcalm Middle High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Montcalm Middle High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Montcalm Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stanton, MI.
School address
District: Central Montcalm Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260864004412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% 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
What stands out at Central Montcalm Middle High School
Central Montcalm Middle High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Stanton, Michigan, enrolling 739 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 739 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 739 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Central Montcalm Public Schools also operates Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (284 students) and Central Montcalm Elementary School (275 students) alongside Central Montcalm Middle High 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 Middle High School compares
Central Montcalm Middle High 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.6%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Central Montcalm Middle High 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 Middle High 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 Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Montcalm Upper Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Montcalm Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Montcalm Middle High 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
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~739 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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 public 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 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Montcalm Middle High School rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Montcalm Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stanton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanton on the city page.
Is Central Montcalm Middle High School a good school?
Central Montcalm Middle High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Middle High School, Central Montcalm Public Schools also operates Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (284 students) and Central Montcalm Elementary School (275 students). See the Central Montcalm Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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