Enrollment
704
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bend, WI
Silverbrook Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Silverbrook Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551629002134
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverbrook Intermediate earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverbrook Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverbrook Intermediate ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silverbrook Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silverbrook Intermediate
Silverbrook Intermediate is a large elementary school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 704 students.
At 13.3:1, 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 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 704 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Decorah Elementary (349 students): Silverbrook Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.4:1).
West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students) and East High (854 students) alongside Silverbrook Intermediate.
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 Silverbrook Intermediate compares
Silverbrook Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Silverbrook Intermediate is less 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 Silverbrook Intermediate.
$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 Silverbrook Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverbrook Intermediate'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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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.
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
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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silverbrook Intermediate
How many students attend Silverbrook Intermediate?
Silverbrook Intermediate has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverbrook Intermediate is 13.3:1, which is 8% 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 Silverbrook Intermediate?
28.7% of students at Silverbrook Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverbrook Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Silverbrook Intermediate is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverbrook Intermediate?
Silverbrook Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Silverbrook Intermediate rank among elementary schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverbrook Intermediate ranks #5 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 Silverbrook Intermediate a good school?
Silverbrook Intermediate earns 57/100 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 Silverbrook Intermediate, 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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