- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westland, MI
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260031208089Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 Upper Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: American Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260031208089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260031208089 · Westland, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
289 enr · 17:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: American Montessori Academy Elementary (152 students)
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary compares
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
15
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, American Montessori Academy Upper 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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Montessori Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Westland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Upper Elementary?
68.6% of students at American Montessori Academy Upper 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 Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in American Montessori Academy?
Besides American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, American Montessori Academy also operates American Montessori Academy Elementary (152 students). See the American Montessori Academy district page for the complete list.