- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263597007204 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.7:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamady Community High School (397 students)
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamady Communi
Hamady Community High School
397 students
- This school
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
304 students
- Academy West A
Academy West Alternative Education
199 students
- Hamady Middle 154
Hamady Middle School
154 students
- Michael Hamady 131
Michael Hamady Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School compares
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Westwood Heights Schools reports $13,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~304 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.