Enrollment
235
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260096407979 Charter school
Four Corners Montessori Academy — Madison Heights, MI
Federal NCES profile for Four Corners Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
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: Four Corners 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
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Four Corners Montessori Academy 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
Four Corners Montessori Academy reports 235 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Michigan average and 27% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Four Corners Montessori Academy spends $10,113 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.5% from local sources (property taxes), 79.1% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Four Corners Montessori Academy 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 29% | — | — |
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
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,113
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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 235 Top 29% in Michigan — larger than 71% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.8% -30% vs state
NCES ID 260096407979
Student demographics
White 54.0%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Four Corners Montessori Academy, which includes Four Corners Montessori Academy.
$10,113
Per student
-36%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 79.1%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Edmonson Elementary School
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305 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hiller Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Simonds Elementary School
Standard public school
260 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lessenger Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
64 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Four Corners Montessori Academy
How many students attend Four Corners Montessori Academy?
Four Corners Montessori Academy has 235 students enrolled. It is a other school in MADISON HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Montessori Academy is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Four Corners Montessori Academy?
37.8% of students at Four Corners Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Corners Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Four Corners Montessori Academy is White at 54.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in MADISON HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Corners Montessori Academy?
Four Corners Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.