Battle Creek Montessori Academy

Charter School 141 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Battle Creek Montessori Academy (BCMA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Springfield, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy distinguishes itself by utilizing the Montessori method, an educational approach that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and a collaborative classroom environment. By focusing on the "whole child," the school aims to cultivate academic achievement while fostering social, emotional, and physical development in a setting that encourages students to progress at their own individual pace.

The school's philosophy is rooted in the belief that children are naturally curious and capable of directing their own learning when provided with a carefully prepared environment. At BCMA, classrooms are typically multi-age, allowing students to learn from and mentor one another. By integrating traditional subjects with practical life skills and specialized Montessori materials, the academy strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of community responsibility in every student.

141

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	20
Black	19
Two or More	26

White
76 (53.9%)
Two or More
26 (18.4%)
Hispanic
20 (14.2%)
Black
19 (13.5%)

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:	Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Phone:	(269)339-3308
Website:	http://battlecreekmontessori.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 15

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 7