American Montessori Academy

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Livonia, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks American Montessori Academy #174 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,350 per pupil, American Montessori Academy ranks #531 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

477
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,350
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Montessori Academy operates 2 public schools serving 477 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,350 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.6% local, 72.8% state, and 21.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #174 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 44.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.0% African American, 24.5% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, enrolling 289 students (66% of the district's total enrollment).

American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary accounts for 60.6% of all American Montessori Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Montessori Academy a distant remainder — means American Montessori Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Montessori Academy reports 68.6% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Montessori Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 44.8% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.7%
Federal
72.8%
State
5.6%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
174 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in American Montessori Academy.

White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 62.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

44.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Montessori Academy

School Enrollment
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Charter
289
American Montessori Academy Elementary
Charter
152

How American Montessori Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dove Academy of Detroit Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Forest Park School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Buckley Community Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Keys Grace Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to American Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Montessori Academy?

American Montessori Academy has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 477 students.

How much does American Montessori Academy spend per student?

American Montessori Academy spends $13,350 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #174 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of American Montessori Academy?

American Montessori Academy students are 62.0% African American, 24.5% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Montessori Academy?

American Montessori Academy has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #174 out of 702 districts in Michigan.