Enrollment
436
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montague, MI
Oehrli Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oehrli Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262418006102
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oehrli Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Montague · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oehrli Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oehrli Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Montague, MI.
School address
District: Montague Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262418006102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oehrli Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oehrli Elementary School
Oehrli Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Montague, Michigan, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 727 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #382.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Montague Area Public Schools also operates Montague High School (419 students) and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School (307 students) alongside Oehrli Elementary School.
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 Oehrli Elementary School compares
Oehrli Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Oehrli Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montague Area Public Schools, which includes Oehrli Elementary School.
$13,559
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 50.5%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oehrli Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nellie B Chisholm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montague Area Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oehrli Elementary 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~436 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oehrli Elementary School
How many students attend Oehrli Elementary School?
Oehrli Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montague, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oehrli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oehrli Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Oehrli Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Oehrli Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oehrli Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oehrli Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Montague, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oehrli Elementary School?
Oehrli Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oehrli Elementary School rank among public schools in Montague?
By Resource Investment Index, Oehrli Elementary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Montague on the city page.
Is Oehrli Elementary School a good school?
Oehrli Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. 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 Montague Area Public Schools?
Besides Oehrli Elementary School, Montague Area Public Schools also operates Montague High School (419 students), Nellie B Chisholm Middle School (307 students), and Montague Area Childhood Center (85 students). See the Montague Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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