Wexford Montessori Magnet School

www.lansingschools.net

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wexford Montessori Magnet School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is a specialized public school that operates under the Lansing School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by utilizing the Montessori method, an educational approach that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and collaborative play within mixed-age classrooms. The school is designed to foster a child-centered environment where students are encouraged to pursue their own interests while developing critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community.

The school serves as a unique choice within the district for families seeking an alternative to traditional instructional models. By focusing on the "whole child," Wexford Montessori aims to cultivate both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from across the district, creating a diverse student body unified by the specific Montessori philosophy. The school’s presence in the Lansing community reflects the district's commitment to providing varied educational pathways to meet the diverse needs of its residents.

356

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	54
Black	134
Asian	13
Two or More	61

Black
134 (37.6%)
White
94 (26.4%)
Two or More
61 (17.1%)
Hispanic
54 (15.2%)
Asian
13 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1740
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 38