Enrollment
285
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bend, WI
West Bend School District 4k
Federal NCES profile for West Bend School District 4k, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551629003035
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bend School District 4k earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 285
- students enrolled
West Bend School District 4k has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend School District 4k ranks #3 of 3 schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629003035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+120% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bend School District 4k compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bend School District 4k
West Bend School District 4k is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 120% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Among West Bend's public schools, it stands alongside Rolf's Early Childhood Center (44 students): West Bend School District 4k is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.7:1 vs 3.7:1).
West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students) and East High (854 students) alongside West Bend School District 4k.
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 West Bend School District 4k compares
West Bend School District 4k on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.7:1 | ▲ 120% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
31.7:1
students per teacher
- 120% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, West Bend School District 4k is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend School District, which includes West Bend School District 4k.
$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 West Bend School District 4k Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bend School District 4k'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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Bend School District 4k
How many students attend West Bend School District 4k?
West Bend School District 4k has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bend School District 4k?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bend School District 4k is 31.7:1, which is 120% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 102% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bend School District 4k?
The largest demographic group at West Bend School District 4k is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bend School District 4k?
West Bend School District 4k has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 West Bend School District 4k rank among schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend School District 4k ranks #3 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 West Bend School District 4k a good school?
West Bend School District 4k earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. 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 West Bend School District 4k, 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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