- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Edmonson Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Edmonson Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110308933
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonson Montessori earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonson Montessori has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson Montessori ranks #8 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110308933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Edmonson Montessori grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 260110308933 · Detroit, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 20.2:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Edmonson Montessori grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edmonson Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 262
Edmonson Montessori
262 students
What this shows Edmonson Montessori reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edmonson Montessori compares
Edmonson Montessori 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
White 24.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Edmonson Montessori is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edmonson Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonson Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edmonson Montessori
How many students attend Edmonson Montessori?
Edmonson Montessori has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Montessori is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonson Montessori?
37.5% of students at Edmonson Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonson Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Edmonson Montessori is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonson Montessori?
Edmonson Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edmonson Montessori rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson Montessori ranks #8 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Edmonson Montessori, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.