School Overview
**Nuestro Mundo Community School**, located at 902 Nichols Rd in Monona, Wisconsin, is a unique public charter school within the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). It is widely recognized as a leader in dual-language immersion education, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence while ensuring that students achieve high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning into core subjects, the school prepares students to communicate effectively in a global society while promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

Beyond its academic focus, Nuestro Mundo is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative culture. The school emphasizes a "family-like" environment where teachers, parents, and students work closely together to support the holistic development of every child. Through an inquiry-based approach, the school encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their own learning process. As part of the MMSD system, the school is dedicated to closing achievement gaps and providing an inclusive, equitable educational experience for a diverse student body.
311
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nuestro Mundo
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic199
Black10
Asian1
Two or More18
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    199 (64.2%)
  • White
    80 (25.8%)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.8%)
  • Black
    10 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone: (608)204-1076
Website: http://nmcs.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nuestro Mundo
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten45
Grade 149
Grade 255
Grade 352
Grade 447
Grade 544
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nuestro Mundo
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16452.7%
Male14646.9%
Not Specified10.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)