Central Montcalm Elementary School in Sheridan, MI

At a glance

Reported students

275

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

284

Central Montcalm Elementary School: 275 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 302
Teachers (FTE): 27.89
Student–teacher ratio: 10.8:1

What the reported data says about Central Montcalm Elementary School

Central Montcalm Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Sheridan. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Central Montcalm Public School. NCES reports 275 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.2%) and multiracial (2.5%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Central Montcalm Elementary School

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 8.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 68%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White94.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial2.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Central Montcalm Upper Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

284 reported students

Central Montcalm Middle High School

High · Grades 06–12

739 reported students

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Public schools near Central Montcalm Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Montcalm Area Career Center High · Montcalm Area ISD	10–12	0	3 mi
Early College at Montcalm Community College High · Montcalm Area ISD	11–12	67	3.1 mi
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School Elementary · Central Montcalm Public School	03–05	284	4 mi
Central Montcalm Middle High School High · Central Montcalm Public School	06–12	739	4.1 mi
Walnut Hills Elementary School Elementary · Greenville Public Schools	PK–05	351	8.8 mi
Cedar Crest Elementary School Elementary · Greenville Public Schools	PK–05	281	9.2 mi

Frequently asked questions about Central Montcalm Elementary School

What grades does Central Montcalm Elementary School serve?

Central Montcalm Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Central Montcalm Public School.

How many students attend Central Montcalm Elementary School?

Central Montcalm Elementary School reported 275 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 302 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 275 students and 21.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Central Montcalm Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Central Montcalm Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Montcalm Public School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Central Montcalm Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

68% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Central Montcalm Elementary School in?

Central Montcalm Elementary School is part of Central Montcalm Public School, based in Stanton, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Central Montcalm Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montcalm Area Career Center (3 mi), Early College at Montcalm Community College (3.1 mi), Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.