Cooper Montessori in Burlington, WI

At a glance

Reported students

225

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.67

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

236

Cooper Montessori: 225 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

17.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 348
Teachers (FTE): 27.06
Student–teacher ratio: 12.9:1

What the reported data says about Cooper Montessori

Cooper Montessori is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Burlington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Burlington Area School District. NCES reports 225 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Cooper Montessori

1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.4%
Students with disabilities: 11.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Winkler Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

207 reported students

Waller Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

247 reported students

Dyer Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–04

395 reported students

Wisconsin Connect Charter School

Other · Grades PK–12

78 reported students

Burlington Alternative School

Other · Grades KG–12

65 reported students

Karcher Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

779 reported students

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Public schools near Cooper Montessori

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Waller Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District	KG–04	247	0.6 mi
Dyer Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District	PK–04	395	0.6 mi
Winkler Elementary Elementary · Burlington Area School District	KG–04	207	2.9 mi
Woodfield Elementary Elementary · Waterford Graded J1 School District	02–03	322	6.5 mi
Evergreen Elementary Elementary · Waterford Graded J1 School District	04–05	310	6.8 mi
Wheatland Center Elementary Elementary · Wheatland J1 School District	PK–08	644	7.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cooper Montessori

What grades does Cooper Montessori serve?

Cooper Montessori reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burlington Area School District.

How many students attend Cooper Montessori?

Cooper Montessori reported 225 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 348 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cooper Montessori?

The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 225 students and 12.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cooper Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cooper Montessori is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burlington Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cooper Montessori students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cooper Montessori in?

Cooper Montessori is part of Burlington Area School District, based in Burlington, WI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cooper Montessori?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waller Elementary (0.6 mi), Dyer Elementary (0.6 mi), Winkler Elementary (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.