Enrollment
199
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Morris, MI
Montague Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montague Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262472006124
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montague Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Mount Morris · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montague Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montague Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Mount Morris, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262472006124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montague Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montague Elementary School
Montague Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Morris, Michigan, enrolling 199 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.6% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 42 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 199 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools also operates Ea Johnson Memorial Hs (410 students) and Mt Morris Middle School (297 students) alongside Montague Elementary 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 Montague Elementary School compares
Montague Elementary 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.4%
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
$12,759
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
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.3%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Montague Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, which includes Montague Elementary School.
$12,759
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 59.3%
Federal 20.4%
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 Montague Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ea Johnson Memorial Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinehurst Early Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Morris Education and Community Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montague Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montague Elementary School
How many students attend Montague Elementary School?
Montague Elementary School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Morris, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montague Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montague Elementary School?
90.6% of students at Montague Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montague Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montague Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Mount Morris, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montague Elementary School?
Montague Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Montague Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Montague Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Mount Morris, 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 Mount Morris on the city page.
Is Montague Elementary School a good school?
Montague Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools?
Besides Montague Elementary School, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools also operates Ea Johnson Memorial Hs (410 students), Mt Morris Middle School (297 students), and Moore Elementary School (219 students). See the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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