How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Walden Green Montessori | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spring Lake, MI | Spring Lake, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 251 | 371 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.1% | 48.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Walden Green Montessori | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,401 | $11,183 |
| District | Walden Green Montessori | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Walden Green Montessori | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 71.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Walden Green Montessori | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 7 |
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.