Enrollment
28
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petoskey Montessori Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petoskey Montessori Elem School
Petoskey Montessori Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Petoskey, Michigan, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 60% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Public Schools of Petoskey also operates Petoskey High School (862 students) and Petoskey Middle School (561 students) alongside Petoskey Montessori Elem 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 Petoskey Montessori Elem School compares
Petoskey Montessori Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,510
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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Public Schools of Petoskey, which includes Petoskey Montessori Elem School.
$13,510
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 24.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~28 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Petoskey Montessori Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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