St. Anselm Elementary School vs. Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
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School Overview
Overview
St. Anselm Catholic Elementary School has a long standing tradition of excellence, lasting over 50 years.
We are a tight-knit community offering our students small class sizes, with many opportunities for sports and activities on site.
We are a diverse population and pride ourselves on offering students the opportunity to learn and grow, cultivate lasting friendships, and dedicate themselves to God.
We firmly believe in our mission statement- Striving Together for Academic Greatness and Spirituality.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center provides a safe, nurturing environment unifying academic challenge with quality opportunities for social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
This includes a multicultural emphasis that values individuality and attainment of each child's fullest potential.
With the Montessori philosophy as our foundation, we guide development of responsibility and respect by cultivating independent thinking, self-awareness, cooperation and inner discipline.
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center is committed to the principles upon which our school was founded and still operates: respect for children, a strong commitment to non-violence, and a deep belief in the value of education.
We trust the children in our school to succeed, and we work daily to provide a school climate in which they can prove us right.
In the Montessori classroom, the children are motivated by their own interest and excitement.
In this atmosphere they are encouraged to develop a positive self-image and to experience the satisfaction of helping others, while experiencing the joy of learning.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
School Counselor, Math Intervention Specialist
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Students Body
Total Students
194 students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
35
37
Kindergarten Students
16
11
Grade 1 Students
16
9
Grade 2 Students
22
9
Grade 3 Students
18
7
Grade 4 Students
12
5
Grade 5 Students
27
25
Grade 6 Students
9
6
Grade 7 Students
14
5
Grade 8 Students
25
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
11 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling