Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary-Kindergarten Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, enrolling 35 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 65% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 700 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Baraboo's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary (334 students): West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students) and Jack Young Middle (548 students) alongside West Elementary-Kindergarten Center.
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 Elementary-Kindergarten Center compares
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,486
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
Counselors0.1 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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baraboo School District, which includes West Elementary-Kindergarten Center.
$13,486
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is West Elementary-Kindergarten Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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