Enrollment
96
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mauston Montessori Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mauston Montessori Charter School
Mauston Montessori Charter School is a small charter combined-grade school in Mauston, Wisconsin, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 67% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mauston's public schools, it stands alongside West Side Elementary (256 students): Mauston Montessori Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 13.5:1).
Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students) and West Side Elementary (256 students) alongside Mauston Montessori Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mauston Montessori Charter School compares
Mauston Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mauston School District, which includes Mauston Montessori Charter School.
$14,491
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 50.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mauston Montessori Charter School a good school?
Mauston Montessori Charter School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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