Enrollment
69
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, WI
D C Everest Idea School
Federal NCES profile for D C Everest Idea School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551317002885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D C Everest Idea School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
D C Everest Idea School has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Idea School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Weston, WI.
School address
District: D C Everest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551317002885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D C Everest Idea School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at D C Everest Idea School
D C Everest Idea School is a small charter combined-grade school in Weston, Wisconsin, enrolling 69 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Wisconsin schools, with 69 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Weston's public schools, it stands alongside D C Everest Junior High (848 students): D C Everest Idea School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students) and D C Everest Junior High (848 students) alongside D C Everest Idea School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How D C Everest Idea School compares
D C Everest Idea School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, D C Everest Idea School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for D C Everest Area School District, which includes D C Everest Idea School.
$12,749
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 52.7%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How D C Everest Idea School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Everest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D C Everest Idea School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Weston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
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Frequently asked questions about D C Everest Idea School
How many students attend D C Everest Idea School?
D C Everest Idea School has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School?
The student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D C Everest Idea School?
24.6% of students at D C Everest Idea School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D C Everest Idea School?
The largest demographic group at D C Everest Idea School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Weston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D C Everest Idea School?
D C Everest Idea School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D C Everest Idea School rank among schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Idea School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Weston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weston on the city page.
Is D C Everest Idea School a good school?
D C Everest Idea School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in D C Everest Area School District?
Besides D C Everest Idea School, D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students), D C Everest Junior High (848 students), and D C Everest Middle (844 students). See the D C Everest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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