Enrollment
420
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kuehnhaven Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kuehnhaven Middle School
Kuehnhaven Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Montrose, Michigan, enrolling 420 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 648 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #430.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Montrose Community Schools also operates Hillmccloy High School (449 students) and Carter Elementary School (367 students) alongside Kuehnhaven Middle 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 Kuehnhaven Middle School compares
Kuehnhaven Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montrose Community Schools, which includes Kuehnhaven Middle School.
$12,452
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 49.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~420 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montrose on the city page.
Is Kuehnhaven Middle School a good school?
Kuehnhaven Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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