- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, MI
Waterford Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260105308562Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Montessori Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Montessori Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260105308562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Waterford Montessori Academy grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 260105308562 · Waterford, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
213 enr · 16.4:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Montessori Academy (188 students)
Waterford Montessori Academy grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Waterford Montessori Academy compares
Waterford Montessori Academy 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$10,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Waterford Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford Montessori Academy reports $10,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Montessori Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Montessori Academy
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Waterford Montessori Academy?
31.4% of students at Waterford Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Montessori Academy is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waterford Montessori Academy rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Waterford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Montessori Academy?
Besides Waterford Montessori Academy, Waterford Montessori Academy also operates Waterford Montessori Academy (188 students). See the Waterford Montessori Academy district page for the complete list.