- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tomah Area Montessori School held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551491003028 · Tomah, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · 24:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Tomah Area Montessori School held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.2 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tomah Area Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle
663 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- This school 72
Tomah Area Montessori School
72 students
What this shows Tomah Area Montessori School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomah Area Montessori School compares
Tomah Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,189
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 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
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~72 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.