Northglade Montessori School

1914 COBB AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northglade Montessori School is a public magnet school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, the school distinguishes itself by utilizing the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in specially prepared classroom environments. The curriculum is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a sense of community, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a multi-age classroom structure.

Beyond its academic approach, Northglade is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to develop social responsibility and a lifelong love of learning. By integrating the Montessori philosophy with public school standards, the institution aims to provide a unique educational alternative for families in the Kalamazoo area. Interested families can find further information regarding enrollment, programs, and district resources through the official Kalamazoo Public Schools website.

273

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northglade Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	6
Black	94
Asian	7
Two or More	33

White
133 (48.7 %)
Black
94 (34.4 %)
Two or More
33 (12.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.2 %)

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:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0700
Website:	http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42