- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jps Montessori Center grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261962008691 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 18.3:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Jps Montessori Center grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jps Montessori Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- This school 146
Jps Montessori Center
146 students
What this shows Jps Montessori Center reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jps Montessori Center compares
Jps Montessori Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~146 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.