- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Viroqua Area Montessori School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551536002972 · Viroqua, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
147 enr · 16.3:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua High (301 students)
Viroqua Area Montessori School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Viroqua Area Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viroqua High
Viroqua High
301 students
- Viroqua Elemen
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- This school
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- Laurel High 43
Laurel High
43 students
- Vernon County 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Viroqua Area Montessori School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viroqua Area Montessori School compares
Viroqua 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.