- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, MI
Kingsley Montgomery School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Montgomery School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263531007141
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Montgomery School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsley Montgomery School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Montgomery School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Kingsley Montgomery School grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263531007141 · Waterford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Kingsley Montgomery School grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Montgomery School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school 45
Kingsley Montgomery School
45 students
What this shows Kingsley Montgomery School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Montgomery School compares
Kingsley Montgomery School 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$17,911
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
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Kingsley Montgomery School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingsley Montgomery School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Montgomery School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Montgomery School
How many students attend Kingsley Montgomery School?
Kingsley Montgomery School has 45 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Montgomery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Montgomery School is 5:1, which is 71% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% 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 Kingsley Montgomery School?
43.8% of students at Kingsley Montgomery School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsley Montgomery School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Montgomery School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Montgomery School?
Kingsley Montgomery School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Kingsley Montgomery School rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Montgomery School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Kingsley Montgomery School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.