Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coulee Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coulee Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Coulee Montessori Charter School's student population of 118 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coulee Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coulee Montessori Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
72%
66%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coulee Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Coulee Montessori Charter School is ranked #866 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Coulee Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Coulee Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Coulee Montessori Charter School?
118 students attend Coulee Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Coulee Montessori Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coulee Montessori Charter School?
Coulee Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coulee Montessori Charter School offer ?
Coulee Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coulee Montessori Charter School part of?
Coulee Montessori Charter School is part of La Crosse School District.
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