- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Oehrli Elementary School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262418006102 · Montague, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.5:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Montague High School (419 students)
Oehrli Elementary School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oehrli Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oehrli Elementary School
436 students
- Montague High
Montague High School
419 students
- Nellie B Chish
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
307 students
- Montague Area 85
Montague Area Childhood Center
85 students
What this shows Oehrli Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oehrli Elementary School compares
Oehrli Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.