Enrollment
17
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268083008960
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center — Stanton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 94/100.
👥 Class size 94
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: Montcalm Area Isd · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-92% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center reports 17 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 92% 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 91% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the Michigan average and 45% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 94/100 (A+), calculated from 1 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 Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center 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 | 1.5:1 | ▼ 92% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 3% | — | — |
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
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
1.5:1
students per teacher
— 92% below state mean
Top 0% in Michigan — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 17 Top 3% in Michigan — larger than 97% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 1.5:1 -92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.0% +38% vs state
NCES ID 268083008960
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 3.2:1
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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 1.5:1, which is 92% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 91% 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 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%. The school serves a student body 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 94/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.