American Montessori Academy Elementary

www.americanmontessori.net

Charter School 143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

American Montessori Academy (AMA) in Livonia, 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 fosters independence, self-discipline, and a love for learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, AMA encourages students to work at their own pace, allowing them to master concepts through hands-on exploration rather than traditional, rote memorization.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of a supportive community. The environment is designed to promote critical thinking and social responsibility, preparing students for both academic success and active citizenship. With its location on Middlebelt Road, the school serves the broader Livonia area, offering a distinct alternative to conventional schooling for families seeking a personalized, developmental approach to their child's early and middle years of education.

143

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Montessori Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	8
Black	85
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Black
85 (59.4 %)
White
42 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.6 %)
Two or More
4 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	American Montessori Academy
Phone:	(734)525-7100
Website:	http://www.americanmontessori.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
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 68

Grade 1 75