Enrollment
289
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manton, MI
Manton Consolidated High School
Federal NCES profile for Manton Consolidated High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262250005966
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manton Consolidated High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manton Consolidated High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manton Consolidated High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manton, MI.
School address
District: Manton Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262250005966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manton Consolidated High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manton Consolidated High School
Manton Consolidated High School is a mid-sized high school in Manton, Michigan, enrolling 289 students.
At 16.1:1, 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 49.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 289 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 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Manton Consolidated Schools also operates Manton Consolidated Elem School (345 students) and Manton Consolidated Middle School (305 students) alongside Manton Consolidated High 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 High School compares
Manton Consolidated High 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Manton Consolidated High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manton Consolidated Schools, which includes Manton Consolidated High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manton Consolidated Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manton Consolidated Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manton Consolidated High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high 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 (~289 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manton Consolidated High School
How many students attend Manton Consolidated High School?
Manton Consolidated High School has 289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manton Consolidated High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manton Consolidated High School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Manton Consolidated High School?
49.5% of students at Manton Consolidated High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manton Consolidated High School?
The largest demographic group at Manton Consolidated High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Manton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manton Consolidated High School?
Manton Consolidated High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manton Consolidated High School rank among public schools in Manton?
By Resource Investment Index, Manton Consolidated High School ranks #2 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 High School a good school?
Manton Consolidated High School earns 24/100 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 High School, Manton Consolidated Schools also operates Manton Consolidated Elem School (345 students) and Manton Consolidated Middle School (305 students). See the Manton Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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