- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · 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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260105308898Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford Montessori Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260105308898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Waterford Montessori Academy held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 260105308898 · Waterford, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Montessori Academy (213 students)
Waterford Montessori Academy held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Waterford Montessori Academy compares
Waterford Montessori Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, 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 | Higher 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 elementary schools in Waterford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Montessori Academy
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Waterford Montessori Academy?
41.2% 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 65.4% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 elementary schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary 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 (213 students). See the Waterford Montessori Academy district page for the complete list.