- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blanchard, MI
Montabella Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montabella Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261296004993
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montabella Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 389
- students enrolled
Montabella Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montabella Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261296004993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Montabella Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261296004993 · Blanchard, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Montabella Juniorsenior High (383 students)
Montabella Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Montabella Elementary compares
Montabella Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
31.1%
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
$14,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Montabella Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montabella Community Schools reports $14,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montabella Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montabella Juniorsenior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montabella Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Blanchard
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montabella Elementary
How many students attend Montabella Elementary?
Montabella Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blanchard, MI. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montabella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montabella Elementary 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 Montabella Elementary?
61.2% of students at Montabella Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montabella Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Montabella Elementary is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Blanchard, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montabella Elementary?
Montabella Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montabella Community Schools?
Besides Montabella Elementary, Montabella Community Schools also operates Montabella Juniorsenior High (383 students). See the Montabella Community Schools district page for the complete list.