- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monona, WI
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Federal NCES profile for Monona Grove Liberal Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550981002828Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monona Grove Liberal Arts earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monona Grove Liberal Arts ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981002828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Monona Grove Liberal Arts grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550981002828 · Monona, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
93 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Monona Grove High (1,170 students)
Monona Grove Liberal Arts grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Monona Grove Liberal Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monona Grove H
Monona Grove High
1,170 students
- Glacial Drumli
Glacial Drumlin School
766 students
- Winnequah Scho
Winnequah School
602 students
- Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge School
470 students
- Cottage Grove 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- This school 93
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
93 students
What this shows Monona Grove Liberal Arts reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monona Grove Liberal Arts compares
Monona Grove Liberal Arts 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$16,263
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Monona Grove Liberal Arts is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Monona Grove School District reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monona Grove Liberal Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacial Drumlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnequah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Ridge School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monona Grove Liberal Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Monona
1 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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monona Grove Liberal Arts
How many students attend Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has 93 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove Liberal Arts is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
24.7% of students at Monona Grove Liberal Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
The largest demographic group at Monona Grove Liberal Arts is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Monona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monona Grove Liberal Arts?
Monona Grove Liberal Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Monona Grove Liberal Arts rank among public schools in Monona?
By Resource Investment Index, Monona Grove Liberal Arts ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monona Grove School District?
Besides Monona Grove Liberal Arts, Monona Grove School District also operates Monona Grove High (1,170 students), Glacial Drumlin School (766 students), and Winnequah School (602 students). See the Monona Grove School District district page for the complete list.