Enrollment
152
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livonia, MI
American Montessori Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for American Montessori Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260031201763Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Montessori Academy Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American Montessori Academy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Montessori Academy Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: American Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260031201763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Montessori Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Montessori Academy Elementary
American Montessori Academy Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 152 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Livonia's public schools, it stands alongside Botsford Elementary School (347 students): American Montessori Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, American Montessori Academy, also runs American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary (289 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Montessori Academy Elementary compares
American Montessori Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, American Montessori Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Montessori Academy, which includes American Montessori Academy Elementary.
$11,159
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 72.8%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Montessori Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Montessori Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Livonia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
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Frequently asked questions about American Montessori Academy Elementary
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Montessori Academy Elementary?
68.5% of students at American Montessori Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Montessori Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at American Montessori Academy Elementary is African American at 65.8% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Montessori Academy Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Montessori Academy Elementary rank among schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, American Montessori Academy Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Livonia on the city page.
Is American Montessori Academy Elementary a good school?
American Montessori Academy Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in American Montessori Academy?
Besides American Montessori Academy Elementary, American Montessori Academy also operates American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary (289 students). See the American Montessori Academy district page for the complete list.
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