Enrollment
345
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manton Consolidated Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manton Consolidated Elem School
Manton Consolidated Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Manton, Michigan, enrolling 345 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 666 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #231.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Manton Consolidated Schools also operates Manton Consolidated Middle School (305 students) and Manton Consolidated High School (289 students) alongside Manton Consolidated Elem 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 Manton Consolidated Elem School compares
Manton Consolidated Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,590
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manton Consolidated Schools, which includes Manton Consolidated Elem School.
$12,590
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 67.3%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manton on the city page.
Is Manton Consolidated Elem School a good school?
Manton Consolidated Elem School earns 28/100 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 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.
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