Enrollment
349
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bend, WI
Decorah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Decorah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551629002127
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decorah Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Decorah Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Decorah Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Decorah Elementary
Decorah Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 349 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silverbrook Intermediate (704 students): Decorah Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students) and East High (854 students) alongside Decorah Elementary.
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 Decorah Elementary compares
Decorah Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Decorah Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend School District, which includes Decorah Elementary.
$13,362
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Decorah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decorah Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in West Bend
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silverbrook Intermediate
Standard public school
704 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Elementary
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mclane Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Green Tree Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Decorah Elementary
How many students attend Decorah Elementary?
Decorah Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decorah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Decorah Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decorah Elementary?
28.0% of students at Decorah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decorah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Decorah Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decorah Elementary?
Decorah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Decorah Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Bend on the city page.
Is Decorah Elementary a good school?
Decorah Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 West Bend School District?
Besides Decorah Elementary, West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students), East High (854 students), and Badger Middle (714 students). See the West Bend School District district page for the complete list.
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