Viroqua Elementary School in Viroqua, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Viroqua Elementary School is a town public school in Viroqua, Wisconsin that is part of Viroqua Area School District. It serves 287 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 47.8:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

287 Students

6 Teachers

115 N Education Ave

Viroqua, WI 54665 View local requests

http://www.viroquaareaschools.com

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Viroqua Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Kerrigan

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Viroqua Elementary School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Viroqua Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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