- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stanton, MI
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Montcalm Upper Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260864001391
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 Upper Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Montcalm Upper Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stanton, MI.
School address
District: Central Montcalm Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260864001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 260864001391 · Stanton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Montcalm Middle High School (739 students)
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Montca
Central Montcalm Middle High School
739 students
- This school 284
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
284 students
- Central Montca 275
Central Montcalm Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Central Montcalm Upper Elem School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Montcalm Upper Elem School compares
Central Montcalm Upper Elem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.9%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Central Montcalm Upper Elem 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 Upper Elem 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 Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Montcalm Upper Elem 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 elementary 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
How many students attend Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stanton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Upper Elem School?
64.0% of students at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Stanton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
How does Central Montcalm Upper Elem School rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Montcalm Upper Elem School ranks #2 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 Upper Elem School, Central Montcalm Public Schools also operates Central Montcalm Middle High School (739 students) and Central Montcalm Elementary School (275 students). See the Central Montcalm Public Schools district page for the complete list.