Enrollment
232
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montello, WI
Montello Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Montello Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550987001303
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montello Junior/Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Montello · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montello Junior/Senior High has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montello Junior/Senior High ranks #4 of 4 schools in Montello, WI.
School address
District: Montello School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550987001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montello Junior/Senior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montello Junior/Senior High
Montello Junior/Senior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montello, Wisconsin, enrolling 232 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Montello Junior/Senior High is leaner than roughly 95% of Wisconsin schools and 40% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 232 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 330 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 663 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montello's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Lane Community School (284 students): Montello Junior/Senior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Montello School District also operates Forest Lane Community School (284 students) and High Marq Environmental Charter School (33 students) alongside Montello Junior/Senior High.
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 Montello Junior/Senior High compares
Montello Junior/Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$16,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Montello Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montello School District, which includes Montello Junior/Senior High.
$16,539
Per student
+11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 35.6%
Federal 16.8%
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 Montello Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lane Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Marq Environmental Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montello Virtual Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montello Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Montello
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montello Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Montello Junior/Senior High?
Montello Junior/Senior High has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montello, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montello Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montello Junior/Senior High is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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 Montello Junior/Senior High?
44.1% of students at Montello Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montello Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Montello Junior/Senior High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Montello, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montello Junior/Senior High?
Montello Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Montello Junior/Senior High rank among schools in Montello?
By Resource Investment Index, Montello Junior/Senior High ranks #4 of 4 schools in Montello, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montello on the city page.
Is Montello Junior/Senior High a good school?
Montello Junior/Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Montello School District?
Besides Montello Junior/Senior High, Montello School District also operates Forest Lane Community School (284 students), High Marq Environmental Charter School (33 students), and Montello Virtual Charter School (22 students). See the Montello School District district page for the complete list.
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