At a glance
Reported students
276
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
200
Viroqua Elementary: 276 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Viroqua Elementary
Viroqua Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Viroqua. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Viroqua Area School District. NCES reports 276 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below 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 (92%) and multiracial (5.4%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.27 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White92%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 Area Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
147 reported students
Viroqua Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
253 reported students
Viroqua High
High · Grades 09–12
301 reported students
Laurel High
High · Grades 09–12
43 reported students
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
High · Grades 09–12
18 reported students
Public schools near Viroqua Elementary
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 Area Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Viroqua Area School District | PK–08 | 147 | 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 Elementary
What grades does Viroqua Elementary serve?
Viroqua Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Viroqua Area School District.
How many students attend Viroqua Elementary?
Viroqua Elementary reported 276 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Viroqua Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 276 students and 25.27 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 Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Viroqua Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Viroqua Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Viroqua Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.3% 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 Viroqua Elementary in?
Viroqua Elementary 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 Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Viroqua Area Montessori School (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.