Enrollment
304
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263597007204
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Heights Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263597007204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 304 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 27% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.9% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
Westwood Heights Schools also operates Hamady Community High School (397 students) and Academy West Alternative Education (199 students) alongside Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary 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 Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School compares
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.1%
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
$12,792
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 86.5%
White 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Heights Schools, which includes Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School.
$12,792
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 18.6%
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 Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamady Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy West Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamady Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Hamady Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~304 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
How many students attend Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School?
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% 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 Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School?
92.9% of students at Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School?
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School ranks #8 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School a good school?
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Westwood Heights Schools?
Besides Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School, Westwood Heights Schools also operates Hamady Community High School (397 students), Academy West Alternative Education (199 students), and Hamady Middle School (154 students). See the Westwood Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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