- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Decorah Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 551629002127 · West Bend, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,085 students)
Decorah Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Decorah Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,085 students
- East High
East High
854 students
- Badger Middle
Badger Middle
714 students
- Silverbrook In
Silverbrook Intermediate
704 students
- This school 349
Decorah Elementary
349 students
- Fair Park Elem 345
Fair Park Elementary
345 students
What this shows Decorah Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decorah Elementary compares
Decorah Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for West Bend School District reports $13,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.