- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mauston, WI
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Mauston Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550885003030Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mauston Montessori Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Mauston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mauston Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mauston Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI.
School address
District: Mauston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550885003030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mauston Montessori Charter School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550885003030 · Mauston, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
96 enr · 24:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mauston High (365 students)
Mauston Montessori Charter School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mauston Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mauston High
Mauston High
365 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
256 students
- Grayside Eleme
Grayside Elementary
244 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
240 students
- This school 96
Mauston Montessori Charter School
96 students
- Lemonweir Acad 83
Lemonweir Academy
83 students
What this shows Mauston Montessori Charter School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mauston Montessori Charter School compares
Mauston Montessori Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 67% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,853
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Mauston Montessori Charter School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Mauston School District reports $15,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mauston Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mauston Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 41.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Mauston
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mauston Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Mauston Montessori Charter School?
Mauston Montessori Charter School has 96 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mauston, WI. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mauston Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mauston Montessori Charter School is 24:1, which is 67% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mauston Montessori Charter School?
28.0% of students at Mauston Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mauston Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Mauston Montessori Charter School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mauston Montessori Charter School?
Mauston Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mauston Montessori Charter School rank among schools in Mauston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mauston Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mauston on the city page.
What other schools are in Mauston School District?
Besides Mauston Montessori Charter School, Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students), West Side Elementary (256 students), and Grayside Elementary (244 students). See the Mauston School District district page for the complete list.