- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Allis, WI
Irving Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002107
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Irving Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551626002107 · West Allis, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
Irving Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Irving Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 375
Irving Elementary
375 students
What this shows Irving Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Elementary compares
Irving 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 10.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Irving Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Allis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
244 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elementary
How many students attend Irving Elementary?
Irving Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Allis, WI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Irving Elementary?
63.3% of students at Irving Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elementary?
Irving Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Irving Elementary rank among schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Allis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Irving Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.