Enrollment
289
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260031208089 Charter school
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary — Westland, MI
Federal NCES profile for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: American Montessori Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary reports 289 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Michigan average and 32% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding American Montessori Academy spends $12,711 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.6% from local sources (property taxes), 72.8% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,711
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 289 Top 39% in Michigan — larger than 61% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.6% +26% vs state
NCES ID 260031208089
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.9%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Montessori Academy, which includes American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary.
$12,711
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in WESTLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in WESTLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.