Enrollment
5
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bend, WI
Washington Street School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 90/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551629002666
👥 S:T ratio 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Street School earns 90/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 90
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 5
- students enrolled
Washington Street School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street School ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Street School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Street School
Washington Street School is a small combined-grade school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 5 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.5:1, Washington Street School is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 83% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Wisconsin schools, with 5 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 48/100).
Among West Bend's public schools, it stands alongside West Bend School District 4k (285 students): Washington Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.5:1 vs 31.7:1).
West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students) and East High (854 students) alongside Washington Street School.
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 Washington Street School compares
Washington Street School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.5:1 | ▼ 83% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
5
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
2.5:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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 60.0%
African American 40.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Washington Street School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend School District, which includes Washington Street School.
$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 Washington Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Street School'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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in West Bend
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~5 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Street School
How many students attend Washington Street School?
Washington Street School has 5 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Street School is 2.5:1, which is 83% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 84% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Street School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Street School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Street School?
Washington Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 90/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Street School rank among schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in West Bend on the city page.
Is Washington Street School a good school?
Washington Street School earns 90/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Washington Street School, 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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