How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Knudsen Elementary School | Waterford Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterford, MI | Waterford, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 278 | 188 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.2% | 37.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Knudsen Elementary School | Waterford Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,911 | $10,801 |
| District | Waterford School District | Waterford Montessori Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Knudsen Elementary School | Waterford Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 65.4% |
| African American | 9.7% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Knudsen Elementary School | Waterford Montessori Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.