Enrollment
456
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Monteith Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Monteith Elementary School
John Monteith Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grosse Pointe Public Schools spends $16,927 per pupil, 25% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students) and Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students) alongside John Monteith 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 John Monteith Elementary School compares
John Monteith 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which includes John Monteith Elementary School.
$16,927
Per student
+25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~456 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Monteith Elementary School a good school?
John Monteith Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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