- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Central Montcalm Middle High School shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 260864004412 · Stanton, MI Other · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (284 students)
Central Montcalm Middle High School shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Montcalm Middle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Montcalm Middle High School
739 students
- Central Montca 284
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
284 students
- Central Montca 275
Central Montcalm Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Central Montcalm Middle High School reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Montcalm Middle High School compares
Central Montcalm Middle High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~739 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.