Walden Green Montessori

Charter School 232 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Walden Green Montessori, located in Spring Lake, Michigan, is a public charter school that offers a specialized educational environment grounded in the Montessori philosophy. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and hands-on, experiential learning materials, Walden Green encourages students to progress at their own pace, allowing them to master core academic concepts while developing critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Walden Green Montessori is distinguished by its strong commitment to environmental stewardship and outdoor education. The school utilizes its campus as a "living laboratory," integrating nature-based activities and sustainability projects into the daily student experience. This focus is supported by a collaborative community atmosphere where teachers, students, and families work together to cultivate an environment of mutual respect, responsibility, and global awareness, aiming to prepare students not just for higher education, but for active and mindful citizenship.
232
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walden Green Montessori
Demographic Student Count
White202
Hispanic12
Black11
Two or More7
  • White
    202 (87.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    11 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Walden Green Montessori
Phone: (616)842-4523
Website: http://www.waldengreen.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walden Green Montessori
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten44
Grade 130
Grade 230
Grade 329
Grade 426
Grade 520
Grade 624
Grade 715
Grade 814
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walden Green Montessori
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11147.8%
Male12152.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)