Enrollment
72
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomah, WI
Tomah Area Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Tomah Area Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491003028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomah Area Montessori School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomah Area Montessori School has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomah Area Montessori School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491003028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomah Area Montessori School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomah Area Montessori School
Tomah Area Montessori School is a small charter combined-grade school in Tomah, Wisconsin, enrolling 72 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 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Wisconsin schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tomah's public schools, it stands alongside La Grange Elementary (400 students): Tomah Area Montessori School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 13.8:1).
Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students) and Tomah Middle (663 students) alongside Tomah Area Montessori 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 Tomah Area Montessori School compares
Tomah Area Montessori 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 | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 91% | - | - |
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.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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.
Funding equity
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Tomah Area Montessori School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomah Area School District, which includes Tomah Area Montessori School.
$13,095
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Tomah Area Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomah Area Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Tomah
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
La Grange Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
Standard public school
249 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative education program
41 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Timber Pups Learning Center
Standard public school
32 students 32:1 students per teacher
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tomah Area Montessori School
How many students attend Tomah Area Montessori School?
Tomah Area Montessori School has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori 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 Tomah Area Montessori School?
21.2% of students at Tomah Area Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomah Area Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Tomah Area Montessori School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomah Area Montessori School?
Tomah Area Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tomah Area Montessori School rank among schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomah Area Montessori School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tomah on the city page.
Is Tomah Area Montessori School a good school?
Tomah Area Montessori School earns 42/100 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 Tomah Area School District?
Besides Tomah Area Montessori School, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.
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