- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montrose, MI
Kuehnhaven Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kuehnhaven Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262442006105
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuehnhaven Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuehnhaven Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuehnhaven Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montrose, MI.
School address
District: Montrose Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262442006105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kuehnhaven Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 262442006105 · Montrose, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 16.8:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillmccloy High School (449 students)
Kuehnhaven Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kuehnhaven Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillmccloy Hig
Hillmccloy High School
449 students
- This school
Kuehnhaven Middle School
420 students
- Carter Element
Carter Elementary School
367 students
- Montrose Alter
Montrose Alternative Education Center
199 students
What this shows Kuehnhaven Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kuehnhaven Middle School compares
Kuehnhaven Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Kuehnhaven Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montrose Community Schools reports $13,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kuehnhaven Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmccloy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuehnhaven Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 49.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kuehnhaven Middle School
How many students attend Kuehnhaven Middle School?
Kuehnhaven Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montrose, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuehnhaven Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuehnhaven Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Kuehnhaven Middle School?
59.5% of students at Kuehnhaven Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuehnhaven Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kuehnhaven Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Montrose, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuehnhaven Middle School?
Kuehnhaven Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kuehnhaven Middle School rank among public schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuehnhaven Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montrose, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montrose Community Schools?
Besides Kuehnhaven Middle School, Montrose Community Schools also operates Hillmccloy High School (449 students), Carter Elementary School (367 students), and Montrose Alternative Education Center (199 students). See the Montrose Community Schools district page for the complete list.