- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montague, MI
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nellie B Chisholm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262418006101
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Montague · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie B Chisholm Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montague, MI.
School address
District: Montague Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262418006101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 262418006101 · Montague, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 16.2:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Oehrli Elementary School (436 students)
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oehrli Element
Oehrli Elementary School
436 students
- Montague High
Montague High School
419 students
- This school
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
307 students
- Montague Area 85
Montague Area Childhood Center
85 students
What this shows Nellie B Chisholm Middle School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nellie B Chisholm Middle School compares
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$14,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Nellie B Chisholm Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Montague Area Public Schools reports $14,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nellie B Chisholm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oehrli Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montague Area Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie B Chisholm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
How many students attend Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montague, MI. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie B Chisholm Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
43.9% of students at Nellie B Chisholm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nellie B Chisholm Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Montague, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie B Chisholm Middle School?
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nellie B Chisholm Middle School rank among public schools in Montague?
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie B Chisholm Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montague, 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 Montague Area Public Schools?
Besides Nellie B Chisholm Middle School, Montague Area Public Schools also operates Oehrli Elementary School (436 students), Montague High School (419 students), and Montague Area Childhood Center (85 students). See the Montague Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.