Central Montcalm Elementary School

Central Montcalm Elementary School is one of the small elementary schools in SHERIDAN, Michigan, operated by Central Montcalm Public Schools, with 275 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 2. That puts it 25% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 369 students.

Within Central Montcalm Public Schools, which oversees 3 schools and 1,298 students, Central Montcalm Elementary School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Central Montcalm Elementary School lists that nearly all students (94%) are White; the rest breaks down as 3% multiracial, 2% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Central Montcalm Elementary School reports 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Central Montcalm Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 68% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Montcalm County (around 57%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the broader community, census data for Montcalm County shows median household income runs about $67,344, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Central Montcalm Elementary School is one of 33 public schools in Montcalm County (combined enrollment of about 11,168 students).

Early College at Montcalm Community College is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Central Montcalm Elementary School.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Central Montcalm Elementary School has edged up 23%, going from 223 students in 2018 to 275 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Central Montcalm Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.