At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Grand Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65%) and Black (14.1%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black14.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grand Rapids Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
299 reported students
Sibley School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
High · Grades 06–12
309 reported students
Alger Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
314 reported students
Shawmut Hills School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
267 reported students
Grand Rapids Public Museum High
High · Grades 09–12
267 reported students
Public schools near Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy Waalkes Other · Charter · Lighthouse Academy | KG–12 | 73 | 1.6 mi |
| Hope Academy of West Michigan Other · Charter · Hope Academy of West Michigan | PK–12 | 284 | 2.4 mi |
| Lincoln School Other · Kent ISD | KG–12 | 99 | 5 mi |
| Lincoln Developmental Center Other · Kent ISD | PK–12 | 77 | 5.2 mi |
| Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing Other · Kent ISD | PK–12 | 61 | 5.5 mi |
| Excel Charter Academy Other · Charter · Excel Charter Academy | KG–12 | 791 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
What grades does Grand Rapids Montessori Academy serve?
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Montessori Academy?
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 297 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Rapids Montessori Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Rapids Montessori Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Rapids Montessori Academy in?
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Rapids Montessori Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (1.6 mi), Hope Academy of West Michigan (2.4 mi), Lincoln School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.