Birchwood Public Montessori

www.birchwood.k12.wi.us

Charter School 32 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Birchwood Public Montessori, located in Birchwood, Wisconsin, is a unique educational institution that integrates the Montessori philosophy within a public school setting. By prioritizing child-centered learning, the school emphasizes student independence, hands-on exploration, and multi-age classrooms. This approach is designed to foster a deep love for learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace while developing critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community responsibility.

As part of the Birchwood School District, the school serves a rural community and is dedicated to providing an alternative, personalized educational model that empowers students from a young age. Through its commitment to Montessori principles, Birchwood Public Montessori focuses on the development of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—while maintaining the standards and accessibility expected of a public school.

Total Students

3.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchwood Public Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	3
Two or More	3

White
26 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (9.4 %)
Two or More
3 (9.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birchwood School District
Phone:	(715)354-3471
Website:	http://www.birchwood.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 5