Enrollment
45
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsley Montgomery School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsley Montgomery School
Kingsley Montgomery School is a small combined-grade school in Waterford, Michigan, enrolling 45 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, Kingsley Montgomery School is leaner than roughly 97% of Michigan schools and 71% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 45 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 26 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 45 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Waterford's public schools, it stands alongside Oakside Prep Academy (1,424 students): Kingsley Montgomery School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students) and Waterford Kettering High School (909 students) alongside Kingsley Montgomery 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 Kingsley Montgomery School compares
Kingsley Montgomery 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,819
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Kingsley Montgomery School.
$15,819
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 52.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~45 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kingsley Montgomery School a good school?
Kingsley Montgomery School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 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.
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