Enrollment
146
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Jps Montessori Center
Federal NCES profile for Jps Montessori Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261962008691
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jps Montessori Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jps Montessori Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jps Montessori Center ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962008691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jps Montessori Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jps Montessori Center
Jps Montessori Center is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 146 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Two or More (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Street Primary School (31 students): Jps Montessori Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students) and Middle School at Parkside (750 students) alongside Jps Montessori Center.
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 Jps Montessori Center compares
Jps Montessori Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 40.4%
Two or More 28.8%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Jps Montessori Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Public Schools, which includes Jps Montessori Center.
$15,274
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.8%
Federal 21.4%
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 Jps Montessori Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jps Montessori Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jps Montessori Center
How many students attend Jps Montessori Center?
Jps Montessori Center has 146 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jps Montessori Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jps Montessori Center is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jps Montessori Center?
71.9% of students at Jps Montessori Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jps Montessori Center?
The largest demographic group at Jps Montessori Center is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jps Montessori Center?
Jps Montessori Center has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Jps Montessori Center rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jps Montessori Center ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
Is Jps Montessori Center a good school?
Jps Montessori Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Jps Montessori Center, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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