John Monteith Elementary School

1275 COOK RD
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236

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477 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John Monteith Elementary School, located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to balance core subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining high educational standards while nurturing the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Monteith Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a collaborative culture where families, staff, and the broader Grosse Pointe community work together to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, community events, and a focus on character education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to become thoughtful, engaged citizens.

477

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Monteith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	21
Black	88
Asian	9
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	2

White
315 (66.0 %)
Black
88 (18.4 %)
Two or More
42 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Phone:	(313)432-4500
Website:	http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/1586
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 110

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 93