Enrollment
561
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · De Pere, WI
West De Pere Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for West De Pere Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551632003147
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West De Pere Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West De Pere Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere Intermediate School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: West De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551632003147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West De Pere Intermediate School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West De Pere Intermediate School
West De Pere Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among De Pere's elementary schools, it stands alongside Foxview Intermediate (673 students): West De Pere Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 15:1).
West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students) and Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students) alongside West De Pere Intermediate 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 West De Pere Intermediate School compares
West De Pere Intermediate 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 76.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 6.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, West De Pere Intermediate School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West De Pere School District, which includes West De Pere Intermediate School.
$13,166
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.2%
Federal 8.7%
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 De Pere Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phantom Knight School of Opportunity | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West De Pere Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in De Pere
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West De Pere Intermediate School
How many students attend West De Pere Intermediate School?
West De Pere Intermediate School has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in De Pere, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at West De Pere Intermediate School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West De Pere Intermediate School?
19.8% of students at West De Pere Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West De Pere Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at West De Pere Intermediate School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West De Pere Intermediate School?
West De Pere Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 West De Pere Intermediate School rank among public schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere Intermediate School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in De Pere on the city page.
Is West De Pere Intermediate School a good school?
West De Pere Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 De Pere School District?
Besides West De Pere Intermediate School, West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students), Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students), and Westwood Elementary (623 students). See the West De Pere School District district page for the complete list.
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