Central Montcalm Elementary School

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Central Montcalm Elementary School, located in Sheridan, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Central Montcalm Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on core educational standards while encouraging social and emotional development. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Sheridan area.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Central Montcalm Elementary utilizes its facilities and staff to promote a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow through various learning opportunities. As part of the broader district, the school works to ensure that students have access to the necessary resources and tools required to build a solid educational base in a rural, close-knit environment.

275

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Montcalm Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (94.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
Hispanic
6 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central Montcalm Public Schools
Phone:	(989)831-2500
Website:	http://www.central-montcalm.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 83