Viroqua Area Montessori School

www.viroquaareaschools.com

Charter School 145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Viroqua Area Montessori School (VAMS), located in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is a public Montessori program operating under the umbrella of the Viroqua Area School District. The school offers a unique educational alternative to the traditional classroom setting, focusing on the Montessori philosophy of self-directed learning, hands-on engagement, and collaborative play. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, the school aims to help students develop both academically and personally at their own individual pace.

As part of the larger Viroqua public school system, VAMS provides the benefits of the Montessori method while maintaining the accessibility and resources of a public institution. The curriculum emphasizes multi-age classrooms, which allows students to learn from one another and develop a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to nurturing the "whole child," prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside core academic subjects to prepare students for future success in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere.

145

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viroqua Area Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	10
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
131 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (6.9 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)

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:	Viroqua Area School District
Phone:	(608)637-7071
Website:	http://www.viroquaareaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 11