- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okemos, MI
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Federal NCES profile for Okemos Public Montessoricentral, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262628001681
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okemos Public Montessoricentral earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Okemos Public Montessoricentral held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 262628001681 · Okemos, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 16.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Okemos Public Montessoricentral held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Okemos Public Montessoricentral in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- Kinawa School
Kinawa School
735 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- Bennett Woods 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- Hiawatha Eleme 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- This school 326
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
326 students
What this shows Okemos Public Montessoricentral reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okemos Public Montessoricentral compares
Okemos Public Montessoricentral held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,309
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Asian 38.0%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Okemos Public Montessoricentral is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okemos Public Montessoricentral Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinawa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okemos Public Montessoricentral's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Okemos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Okemos Public Montessoricentral
How many students attend Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okemos, MI. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
The student-teacher ratio at Okemos Public Montessoricentral is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
11.0% of students at Okemos Public Montessoricentral are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
The largest demographic group at Okemos Public Montessoricentral is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Okemos Public Montessoricentral rank among public schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Okemos, 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 Okemos on the city page.
What other schools are in Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Kinawa School (735 students), and Chippewa Middle School (726 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.