- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wausau, WI
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Wausau Area Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551590002629Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551590002629 · Wausau, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
121 enr · 20.2:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 121
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
121 students
What this shows Wausau Area Montessori Charter School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wausau Area Montessori Charter School compares
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.2:1
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
23.1%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wausau Area Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wausau Area Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wausau
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stettin Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Maine Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Rib Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is 20.2:1, which is 40% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
33.0% of students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Wausau Area Montessori Charter School rank among elementary schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Wausau Area Montessori Charter School, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.