Enrollment
848
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, WI
D C Everest Junior High
Federal NCES profile for D C Everest Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551317001735
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D C Everest Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
D C Everest Junior High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Junior High ranks #4 of 4 schools in Weston, WI.
School address
District: D C Everest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551317001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D C Everest Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at D C Everest Junior High
D C Everest Junior High is a large combined-grade school in Weston, Wisconsin, enrolling 848 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 848 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Weston's public schools, it stands alongside Weston Elementary (519 students): D C Everest Junior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students) and D C Everest Middle (844 students) alongside D C Everest Junior High.
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 Junior High compares
D C Everest Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.5%
Asian 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, D C Everest Junior High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for D C Everest Area School District, which includes D C Everest Junior High.
$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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Everest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Bay Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D C Everest Junior High'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~848 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about D C Everest Junior High
How many students attend D C Everest Junior High?
D C Everest Junior High has 848 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Junior High is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D C Everest Junior High?
27.4% of students at D C Everest Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D C Everest Junior High?
The largest demographic group at D C Everest Junior High is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Weston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D C Everest Junior High?
D C Everest Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D C Everest Junior High rank among schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Junior High ranks #4 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 Junior High a good school?
D C Everest Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Junior High, D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students), D C Everest Middle (844 students), and Weston Elementary (519 students). See the D C Everest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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