- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baraboo, WI
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary-Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550081002587
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary-Kindergarten Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081002587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-33.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550081002587 · Baraboo, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-33.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- This school 35
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
35 students
What this shows West Elementary-Kindergarten Center reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary-Kindergarten Center compares
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary-Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Young Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary-Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Baraboo
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
How many students attend West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is 5:1, which is 65% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 68% 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 West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
53.2% of students at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary-Kindergarten Center rank among schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary-Kindergarten Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baraboo on the city page.
What other schools are in Baraboo School District?
Besides West Elementary-Kindergarten Center, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), Jack Young Middle (548 students), and East Elementary (334 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.