- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
American Montessori Academy Elementary grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 260031201763 · Livonia, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
152 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary (289 students)
American Montessori Academy Elementary grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How American Montessori Academy Elementary compares
American Montessori Academy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for American Montessori Academy reports $13,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Livonia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.