- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 268083008960 · Stanton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 2.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 92
Nearest enrollment peer: Seiter Education Center (74 students)
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seiter Educati
Seiter Education Center
74 students
- Early College
Early College at Montcalm Community College
67 students
- Isdlocal Cente
Isdlocal Center Programs
50 students
- This school 17
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
17 students
What this shows Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center compares
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~17 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 2.
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.
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.