Enrollment
147
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viroqua, WI
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Viroqua Area Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551536002972Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viroqua Area Montessori School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Viroqua Area Montessori School has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536002972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viroqua Area Montessori School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viroqua Area Montessori School
Viroqua Area Montessori School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Viroqua, Wisconsin, enrolling 147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 147 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Viroqua's public schools, it stands alongside Viroqua Elementary (276 students): Viroqua Area Montessori School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 9.5:1).
Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students) and Viroqua Elementary (276 students) alongside Viroqua 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 Viroqua Area Montessori School compares
Viroqua 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$15,360
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 + 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Viroqua 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 Viroqua Area School District, which includes Viroqua Area Montessori School.
$15,360
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 47.8%
Federal 16.5%
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 Viroqua Area Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viroqua Area Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Viroqua
1 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 (~147 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Viroqua Area Montessori School
How many students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Viroqua Area Montessori School has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viroqua, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viroqua Area Montessori School?
26.9% of students at Viroqua Area Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viroqua Area Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Viroqua Area Montessori School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Viroqua Area Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Viroqua Area Montessori School rank among public schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Viroqua on the city page.
Is Viroqua Area Montessori School a good school?
Viroqua Area Montessori School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Viroqua Area Montessori School, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students), Viroqua Elementary (276 students), and Viroqua Middle (253 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.
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