- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, WI
Sparta Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551416003358Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Montessori School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Montessori School has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Montessori School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sparta, WI.
School address
District: Sparta Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551416003358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sparta Montessori School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551416003358 · Sparta, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
161 enr · 20.1:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High (871 students)
Sparta Montessori School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sparta Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High
Sparta High
871 students
- Sparta Meadowv
Sparta Meadowview Middle
687 students
- Herrman Elemen
Herrman Elementary
616 students
- Southside Earl 268
Southside Early Learning Center
268 students
- This school 161
Sparta Montessori School
161 students
- Innovations St 90
Innovations Stem Academy
90 students
What this shows Sparta Montessori School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Montessori School compares
Sparta Montessori 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Sparta Montessori School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sparta Area School District reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Innovations Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
2 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Montessori School
How many students attend Sparta Montessori School?
Sparta Montessori School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, WI. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Montessori School is 20.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Montessori School?
27.1% of students at Sparta Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Montessori School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Sparta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Montessori School?
Sparta Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sparta Montessori School rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Montessori School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sparta, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Area School District?
Besides Sparta Montessori School, Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students), Sparta Meadowview Middle (687 students), and Herrman Elementary (616 students). See the Sparta Area School District district page for the complete list.