- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birchwood, WI
Birchwood Public Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood Public Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550117002937Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchwood Public Montessori earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Birchwood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchwood Public Montessori has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Public Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Birchwood, WI.
School address
District: Birchwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550117002937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Birchwood Public Montessori shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550117002937 · Birchwood, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Birchwood Elementary (86 students)
Birchwood Public Montessori shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Birchwood Public Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Birchwood Elem
Birchwood Elementary
86 students
- Birchwood High
Birchwood High
59 students
- Birchwood Midd
Birchwood Middle
36 students
- This school 25
Birchwood Public Montessori
25 students
- Bobcat Virtual 11
Bobcat Virtual Academy
11 students
- Birchwood Blue 7
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
7 students
What this shows Birchwood Public Montessori reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchwood Public Montessori compares
Birchwood Public Montessori is a shrinking 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Birchwood Public Montessori is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Birchwood School District reports $18,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchwood Public Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bobcat Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchwood Public Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Birchwood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Public Montessori
How many students attend Birchwood Public Montessori?
Birchwood Public Montessori has 25 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birchwood, WI. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Public Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Public Montessori is 8.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birchwood Public Montessori?
59.4% of students at Birchwood Public Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchwood Public Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Birchwood Public Montessori is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Birchwood, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood Public Montessori?
Birchwood Public Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birchwood Public Montessori rank among schools in Birchwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Public Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Birchwood, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birchwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Birchwood School District?
Besides Birchwood Public Montessori, Birchwood School District also operates Birchwood Elementary (86 students), Birchwood High (59 students), and Birchwood Middle (36 students). See the Birchwood School District district page for the complete list.