- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, MI
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Montrose Alternative Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262442001827
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montrose Alternative Education Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montrose Alternative Education Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Montrose, MI.
School address
District: Montrose Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262442001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Montrose Alternative Education Center grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 262442001827 · Montrose, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 49.8:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillmccloy High School (449 students)
Montrose Alternative Education Center grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Montrose Alternative Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillmccloy Hig
Hillmccloy High School
449 students
- Kuehnhaven Mid
Kuehnhaven Middle School
420 students
- Carter Element
Carter Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Montrose Alternative Education Center
199 students
What this shows Montrose Alternative Education Center reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montrose Alternative Education Center compares
Montrose Alternative Education 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 | 49.8:1 | ▲ 185% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 25% | 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
49.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
49.8:1
students per teacher
- 185% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Montrose Alternative Education Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montrose Community Schools reports $13,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montrose Alternative Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmccloy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kuehnhaven Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montrose Alternative Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montrose Alternative Education Center
How many students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center?
Montrose Alternative Education Center has 199 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Montrose, MI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Alternative Education Center is 49.8:1, which is 185% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 217% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montrose Alternative Education Center?
68.0% of students at Montrose Alternative Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Montrose Alternative Education Center is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Montrose, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montrose Alternative Education Center?
Montrose Alternative Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montrose Alternative Education Center rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Montrose, 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 Montrose Community Schools?
Besides Montrose Alternative Education Center, Montrose Community Schools also operates Hillmccloy High School (449 students), Kuehnhaven Middle School (420 students), and Carter Elementary School (367 students). See the Montrose Community Schools district page for the complete list.