- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Almena, WI
Barron Area Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Barron Area Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550087002717Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barron Area Montessori School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 59
- students enrolled
Barron Area Montessori School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barron Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550087002717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Barron Area Montessori School grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550087002717 · Almena, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
59 enr · 19.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Elementary (324 students)
Barron Area Montessori School grew from 44 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Barron Area Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary
324 students
- Barron High
Barron High
310 students
- Riverview Midd
Riverview Middle
282 students
- Ridgeland-Dall 68
Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary
68 students
- This school 59
Barron Area Montessori School
59 students
- Advanced Learn 35
Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin
35 students
What this shows Barron Area Montessori School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barron Area Montessori School compares
Barron Area Montessori School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Barron Area Montessori School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Barron Area School District reports $16,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barron Area Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barron Area Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barron Area Montessori School
How many students attend Barron Area Montessori School?
Barron Area Montessori School has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Almena, WI. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron Area Montessori School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barron Area Montessori School?
38.6% of students at Barron Area Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barron Area Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Barron Area Montessori School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Almena, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barron Area Montessori School?
Barron Area Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Barron Area School District?
Besides Barron Area Montessori School, Barron Area School District also operates Woodland Elementary (324 students), Barron High (310 students), and Riverview Middle (282 students). See the Barron Area School District district page for the complete list.