Coulee Montessori Charter School vs Summit Environmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coulee Montessori Charter School
La Crosse · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
118 students
Summit Environmental School
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Coulee Montessori Charter School La Crosse, Wisconsin | Summit Environmental School La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #748 of 1,069 | #511 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #29122 of 50,301 | #20630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 118 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Environmental School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 44.2).
- •Summit Environmental School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Summit Environmental School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Summit Environmental School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Summit Environmental School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 118.
- •Coulee Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Summit Environmental School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coulee Montessori Charter School better than Summit Environmental School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Environmental School ranks higher (56.5 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coulee Montessori Charter School and Summit Environmental School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulee Montessori Charter School: 118. Summit Environmental School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulee Montessori Charter School and Summit Environmental School rank in Wisconsin?
Coulee Montessori Charter School is 748th of 1,069 and Summit Environmental School is 511th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).