At a glance
Reported students
147
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
200
Viroqua Area Montessori School: 147 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Viroqua Area Montessori School
Viroqua Area Montessori School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Viroqua. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Viroqua Area School District. NCES reports 147 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 (93.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Viroqua Area Montessori School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.34 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.9%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black0%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
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.
Other schools in Viroqua Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Viroqua Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
276 reported students
Laurel High
High · Grades 09–12
43 reported students
Viroqua Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
253 reported students
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
High · Grades 09–12
18 reported students
Viroqua High
High · Grades 09–12
301 reported students
Public schools near Viroqua Area Montessori School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua Elementary Elementary · Viroqua Area School District | PK–04 | 276 | under 0.1 mi |
| Laurel High High · Charter · Viroqua Area School District | 09–12 | 43 | 0.2 mi |
| Viroqua High High · Viroqua Area School District | 09–12 | 301 | 0.2 mi |
| Viroqua Middle Middle · Viroqua Area School District | 05–08 | 253 | 0.2 mi |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High High · Charter · Viroqua Area School District | 09–12 | 18 | 0.2 mi |
| Westby Elementary Elementary · Westby Area School District | PK–04 | 277 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Viroqua Area Montessori School
What grades does Viroqua Area Montessori School serve?
Viroqua Area Montessori School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Viroqua Area School District.
How many students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Viroqua Area Montessori School reported 147 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 116 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 147 students and 8.34 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 Viroqua Area Montessori School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Viroqua Area Montessori School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Viroqua Area Montessori School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.9% 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 Viroqua Area Montessori School in?
Viroqua Area Montessori School is part of Viroqua Area School District, based in Viroqua, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Viroqua Area Montessori School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Viroqua Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Laurel High (0.2 mi), Viroqua High (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.