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North Star Montessori Academy

Independent charter agency · Marquette, MI · NCES 2600153

At a glance

Reported students

145

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

1

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

9.7:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$12,768

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$7,021

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
233
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1

What current records say about North Star Montessori Academy

North Star Montessori Academy operates 1 current public-school records serving grades PK–08 in Marquette, Michigan. NCES reports 145 students and 15 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 245 of 284 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $12,768 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,021 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 128 of 274 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

Reported needs and resources

Students with disabilities (IDEA)
12.9%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
15
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$2,426,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

North Star Montessori Academy

Marquette, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 46.5558, -87.4591

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White86.2%
  • Hispanic1.4%
  • Black2.1%
  • Asian1.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary11459.7:11

Explore schools in North Star Montessori Academy

1 current directory entries

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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
North Star Montessori AcademyCharterElementaryPK–081459.7:1

Cities served by North Star Montessori Academy

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Frequently asked questions about North Star Montessori Academy

How many schools are in North Star Montessori Academy?

North Star Montessori Academy has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary. 1 are identified as charter schools.

How many students attend North Star Montessori Academy?

NCES reports 145 students for 2024–25, served by 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 245 of 284 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 233 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in North Star Montessori Academy?

The district-wide ratio is 9.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does North Star Montessori Academy spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $12,768 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,021 for instruction. That ranks 128 of 274 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

How do I find my assigned school in North Star Montessori Academy?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (906) 226-0156 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Michigan districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.