Enrollment
17
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanton, MI
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 92/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268083008960
👥 S:T ratio 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center earns 92/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 92
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanton, MI.
School address
District: Montcalm Area Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268083008960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is a high-poverty, small high school in Stanton, Michigan, enrolling 17 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.1:1, Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 88% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Michigan schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Montcalm Area Isd also operates Seiter Education Center (74 students) and Early College at Montcalm Community College (67 students) alongside Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center.
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 Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center compares
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.1:1 | ▼ 88% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
2.1:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
How Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seiter Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early College at Montcalm Community College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isdlocal Center Programs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~17 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
How many students attend Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center?
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is 2.1:1, which is 88% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 87% 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 Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center?
75.0% of students at Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Stanton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center?
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 92/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton on the city page.
Is Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center a good school?
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center earns 92/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Montcalm Area Isd?
Besides Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center, Montcalm Area Isd also operates Seiter Education Center (74 students), Early College at Montcalm Community College (67 students), and Isdlocal Center Programs (50 students). See the Montcalm Area Isd district page for the complete list.
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