Enrollment
383
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261296004994
Montabella Juniorsenior High — Blanchard, MI
Federal NCES profile for Montabella Juniorsenior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Montabella Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montabella Juniorsenior High compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Montabella Juniorsenior High reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Michigan average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 383 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montabella Community Schools spends $27,012 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.2% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montabella Juniorsenior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,012
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 56% in Michigan — larger than 44% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.0% +1% vs state
NCES ID 261296004994
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 383:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.3%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montabella Community Schools, which includes Montabella Juniorsenior High.
$27,012
Per student
+71%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 54.2%
Federal 16.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Montabella Juniorsenior High
How many students attend Montabella Juniorsenior High?
Montabella Juniorsenior High has 383 students enrolled. It is a other school in Blanchard, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montabella Juniorsenior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montabella Juniorsenior High is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montabella Juniorsenior High?
55.0% of students at Montabella Juniorsenior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montabella Juniorsenior High?
The largest demographic group at Montabella Juniorsenior High is White at 88.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Blanchard, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montabella Juniorsenior High?
Montabella Juniorsenior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.