Enrollment
251
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Lake, MI
Walden Green Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Walden Green Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260011200703Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walden Green Montessori earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walden Green Montessori has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Green Montessori ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Spring Lake, MI.
School address
District: Walden Green Montessori · Michigan
NCES ID 260011200703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walden Green Montessori compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walden Green Montessori
Walden Green Montessori is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Spring Lake, Michigan, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Walden Green Montessori spends $8,601 per pupil, 36% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Walden Green Montessori is a single-school charter district, so Walden Green Montessori 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 Walden Green Montessori compares
Walden Green Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$8,601
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Walden Green Montessori is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walden Green Montessori, which includes Walden Green Montessori.
$8,601
Per student
-36%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.9%
State 78.9%
Federal 13.1%
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 elementary 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 (~251 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walden Green Montessori
How many students attend Walden Green Montessori?
Walden Green Montessori has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walden Green Montessori?
29.3% of students at Walden Green Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walden Green Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Walden Green Montessori is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden Green Montessori?
Walden Green Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Walden Green Montessori rank among public schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Green Montessori ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Spring Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Lake on the city page.
Is Walden Green Montessori a good school?
Walden Green Montessori earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Walden Green Montessori?
None; Walden Green Montessori is a single-school charter district, and Walden Green Montessori is its only campus.
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