Macomb Montessori Academy

Charter School 255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Macomb Montessori Academy, located in Warren, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is built upon the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, independence, and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori learning materials, the academy encourages students to progress at their own pace, fostering both academic growth and a sense of personal responsibility within a prepared, supportive environment.

Beyond its core Montessori curriculum, the school focuses on creating a tight-knit community that values character development and individualized attention. The academy provides a structured yet flexible atmosphere where teachers act as guides, helping students cultivate critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. By integrating hands-on discovery with traditional academic standards, Macomb Montessori Academy aims to equip its students with the social, emotional, and intellectual tools necessary for success in high school and beyond.

255

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macomb Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	3
Black	237
Two or More	7

Black
237 (92.9%)
White
8 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.2%)

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:	Macomb Montessori Academy
Phone:	(586)359-2138
Website:	http://macombmontessoriacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 54

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 21