Ridgemoor Park Montessori
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ridgemoor Park Montessori is a private educational institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience based on the Montessori philosophy. The school focuses on fostering independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning by creating a "prepared environment" that caters to the individual developmental needs of each child. By emphasizing hands-on, self-directed activity and collaborative play, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional maturity in its students.
The school serves a range of age groups, typically catering to early childhood and primary education, and is known for its commitment to the classic Montessori principles of personalized instruction and mixed-age classrooms. Located in the Ridgemoor neighborhood, the school provides a quiet, community-focused setting that encourages students to engage deeply with their curriculum and the world around them. With an emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals, Ridgemoor Park Montessori stands as a cornerstone for families seeking an alternative, child-centered approach to education in the Grand Rapids area.
The school serves a range of age groups, typically catering to early childhood and primary education, and is known for its commitment to the classic Montessori principles of personalized instruction and mixed-age classrooms. Located in the Ridgemoor neighborhood, the school provides a quiet, community-focused setting that encourages students to engage deeply with their curriculum and the world around them. With an emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals, Ridgemoor Park Montessori stands as a cornerstone for families seeking an alternative, child-centered approach to education in the Grand Rapids area.
131
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Black | 25 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White78 (59.5%)
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Black25 (19.1%)
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Two or More15 (11.5%)
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Hispanic12 (9.2%)
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American Indian1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| Phone: | (616)819-5321 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 131 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 45 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
20
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
13
Grade 6
12
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Grade 1 | 19 |
| Grade 2 | 17 |
| Grade 3 | 27 |
| Grade 4 | 23 |
| Grade 5 | 13 |
| Grade 6 | 12 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 72 | 55% |
| Male | 59 | 45% |
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