Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School in Stanton, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School is a rural public school in Stanton, Michigan that is part of Central Montcalm Public School District. It serves 284 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 3 - 5

284 Students

26 Teachers

1488 S Sheridan Rd

Stanton, MI 48888 View local requests

http://www.qualityschool.org

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Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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