Enrollment
235
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, MI
Four Corners Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Four Corners Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260096407979Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Corners Montessori Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Corners Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Corners Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Four Corners Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260096407979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% 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
What stands out at Four Corners Montessori Academy
Four Corners Montessori Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Four Corners Montessori Academy spends $9,868 per pupil, 27% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Madison Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Keys Grace Academy (530 students): Four Corners Montessori Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Four Corners Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, so Four Corners Montessori Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Four Corners Montessori Academy compares
Four Corners Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$9,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Four Corners Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Four Corners Montessori Academy, which includes Four Corners Montessori Academy.
$9,868
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
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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 public 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 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Corners Montessori Academy?
Four Corners Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Four Corners Montessori Academy rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Corners Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison Heights on the city page.
Is Four Corners Montessori Academy a good school?
Four Corners Montessori Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Four Corners Montessori Academy?
None; Four Corners Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, and Four Corners Montessori Academy is its only campus.
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