Enrollment
278
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Clemens, MI
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260028301646Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mount Clemens · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Clemens Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mount Clemens, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260028301646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Clemens Montessori Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Mount Clemens, Michigan, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy spends $10,619 per pupil, 21% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, so Mt Clemens 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 Mt Clemens Montessori Academy compares
Mt Clemens 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$10,619
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 61.2%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy, which includes Mt Clemens Montessori Academy.
$10,619
Per student
-21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 70.4%
Federal 15.9%
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 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
How many students attend Mt Clemens Montessori Academy?
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Clemens, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy?
45.7% of students at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Clemens Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Mount Clemens, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Clemens Montessori Academy?
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Mt Clemens Montessori Academy rank among schools in Mount Clemens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Clemens Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mount Clemens, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Clemens on the city page.
Is Mt Clemens Montessori Academy a good school?
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy?
None; Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, and Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is its only campus.
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