- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
John Monteith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Monteith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262574006224
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Monteith Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Monteith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Monteith Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
John Monteith Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 262574006224 · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.3:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students)
John Monteith Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John Monteith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- Brownell Middl
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- This school
John Monteith Elementary School
456 students
What this shows John Monteith Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Monteith Elementary School compares
John Monteith 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, John Monteith Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Monteith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grosse Pointe North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Monteith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Monteith Elementary School
How many students attend John Monteith Elementary School?
John Monteith Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Monteith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Monteith Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 John Monteith Elementary School?
23.9% of students at John Monteith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Monteith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Monteith Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Monteith Elementary School?
John Monteith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 John Monteith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, John Monteith Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grosse Pointe Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides John Monteith Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students), Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students), and Parcells Middle School (671 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.