Enrollment
326
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okemos Public Montessoricentral compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Okemos Public Montessoricentral is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Okemos, Michigan, enrolling 326 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Michigan average.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Okemos's public schools, it stands alongside Michigan Connections Academy (1,589 students): Okemos Public Montessoricentral is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 21.8:1).
Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students) and Kinawa School (735 students) alongside Okemos Public Montessoricentral.
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 Okemos Public Montessoricentral compares
Okemos Public Montessoricentral on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okemos Public Schools, which includes Okemos Public Montessoricentral.
$13,042
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~326 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Okemos Public Montessoricentral a good school?
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. 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 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.
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