- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, WI
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Coulee Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550753001463Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coulee Montessori Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coulee Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coulee Montessori Charter School ranks #11 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Coulee Montessori Charter School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 550753001463 · La Crosse, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
118 enr · 16.9:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Coulee Montessori Charter School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Coulee Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- This school 118
Coulee Montessori Charter School
118 students
What this shows Coulee Montessori Charter School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coulee Montessori Charter School compares
Coulee Montessori Charter School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 5.9%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Coulee Montessori Charter School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coulee Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coulee Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in La Crosse
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southern Bluffs Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spence Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Summit Environmental School
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
State Road Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Woods International School
Standard public school
255 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coulee Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Coulee Montessori Charter School?
Coulee Montessori Charter School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, WI. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coulee Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coulee Montessori Charter School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coulee Montessori Charter School?
63.9% of students at Coulee Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coulee Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Coulee Montessori Charter School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coulee Montessori Charter School?
Coulee Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Coulee Montessori Charter School rank among schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Coulee Montessori Charter School ranks #11 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Crosse on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crosse School District?
Besides Coulee Montessori Charter School, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.