Creative Montessori Academy

Charter School 759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Creative Montessori Academy, located in Southgate, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages independence, hands-on learning, and a deep sense of responsibility. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms, the academy allows children to progress at their own pace, fostering a personalized educational environment that supports both academic mastery and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Creative Montessori Academy focuses on cultivating a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. The school integrates traditional academic subjects with critical thinking and creative exploration, preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Through its commitment to the Montessori method, the academy strives to nurture the unique potential of every child in a structured yet inspiring setting that values curiosity, mutual respect, and individualized achievement.

759

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	170
Black	240
Asian	20
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
295 (38.9%)
Black
240 (31.6%)
Hispanic
170 (22.4%)
Two or More
32 (4.2%)
Asian
20 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Creative Montessori Academy
Phone:	(734)284-5600
Website:	http://www.creative-montessori.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 98

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 48