- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manton, MI
Manton Consolidated Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Manton Consolidated Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262250005967
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manton Consolidated Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manton Consolidated Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manton Consolidated Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manton, MI.
School address
District: Manton Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262250005967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Manton Consolidated Elem School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262250005967 · Manton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Manton Consolidated Middle School (305 students)
Manton Consolidated Elem School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Manton Consolidated Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manton Consolidated Elem School
345 students
- Manton Consoli
Manton Consolidated Middle School
305 students
- Manton Consoli
Manton Consolidated High School
289 students
What this shows Manton Consolidated Elem School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manton Consolidated Elem School compares
Manton Consolidated Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,159
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Manton Consolidated Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Manton Consolidated Schools reports $13,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manton Consolidated Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manton Consolidated Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manton Consolidated High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manton Consolidated Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manton Consolidated Elem School
How many students attend Manton Consolidated Elem School?
Manton Consolidated Elem School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manton Consolidated Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manton Consolidated Elem School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Manton Consolidated Elem School?
56.9% of students at Manton Consolidated Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manton Consolidated Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Manton Consolidated Elem School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Manton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manton Consolidated Elem School?
Manton Consolidated Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Manton Consolidated Elem School rank among public schools in Manton?
By Resource Investment Index, Manton Consolidated Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manton, 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 Manton Consolidated Schools?
Besides Manton Consolidated Elem School, Manton Consolidated Schools also operates Manton Consolidated Middle School (305 students) and Manton Consolidated High School (289 students). See the Manton Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.