- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petoskey, MI
Petoskey Montessori Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Petoskey Montessori Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262793000829
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petoskey Montessori Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Petoskey · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Petoskey Montessori Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Montessori Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Petoskey, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Petoskey · Michigan
NCES ID 262793000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Petoskey Montessori Elem School shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262793000829 · Petoskey, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 28:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Petoskey High School (862 students)
Petoskey Montessori Elem School shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Petoskey Montessori Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petoskey High
Petoskey High School
862 students
- Petoskey Middl
Petoskey Middle School
561 students
- Sheridan Schoo 252
Sheridan School
252 students
- Ottawa Element 250
Ottawa Elementary School
250 students
- Lincoln School 237
Lincoln School
237 students
- This school 28
Petoskey Montessori Elem School
28 students
What this shows Petoskey Montessori Elem School reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petoskey Montessori Elem School compares
Petoskey Montessori Elem 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 60% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,734
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Petoskey reports $14,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petoskey Montessori Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Petoskey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petoskey Montessori Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petoskey Montessori Elem School
How many students attend Petoskey Montessori Elem School?
Petoskey Montessori Elem School has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petoskey, MI. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Montessori Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Montessori Elem School is 28:1, which is 60% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Petoskey Montessori Elem School?
21.4% of students at Petoskey Montessori Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petoskey Montessori Elem School?
Petoskey Montessori Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Petoskey Montessori Elem School rank among schools in Petoskey?
By Resource Investment Index, Petoskey Montessori Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Petoskey, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Petoskey on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Besides Petoskey Montessori Elem School, Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students), Petoskey Middle School (561 students), and Sheridan School (252 students). See the Public Schools of Petoskey district page for the complete list.