- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bend, WI
Mclane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mclane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551629002132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclane Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclane Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mclane Elementary shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 551629002132 · West Bend, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 13.6:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,085 students)
Mclane Elementary shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mclane 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
- Decorah Elemen 349
Decorah Elementary
349 students
- This school 340
Mclane Elementary
340 students
What this shows Mclane Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclane Elementary compares
Mclane Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Mclane 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 Mclane 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 |
| Decorah Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclane 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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
Decorah Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Elementary
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclane Elementary
How many students attend Mclane Elementary?
Mclane Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bend, WI. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclane Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Mclane Elementary?
26.8% of students at Mclane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mclane Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclane Elementary?
Mclane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Mclane Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclane Elementary ranks #1 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 Mclane 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.