- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antigo, WI
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550036000046
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Antigo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Antigo, WI.
School address
District: Antigo Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550036000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Elementary held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550036000046 · Antigo, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 12.3:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Antigo High (781 students)
West Elementary held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antigo High
Antigo High
781 students
- Antigo Middle
Antigo Middle
451 students
- East Elementar 198
East Elementary
198 students
- This school 185
West Elementary
185 students
- North Elementa 154
North Elementary
154 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, West Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Antigo Unified School District reports $13,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antigo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Antigo
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Antigo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
66.5% of students at West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Antigo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary rank among schools in Antigo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Antigo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Antigo on the city page.
What other schools are in Antigo Unified School District?
Besides West Elementary, Antigo Unified School District also operates Antigo High (781 students), Antigo Middle (451 students), and East Elementary (198 students). See the Antigo Unified School District district page for the complete list.