Enrollment
185
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary
West Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Antigo, Wisconsin, enrolling 185 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.5% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Antigo's public schools, it stands alongside Antigo High (781 students): West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Antigo Unified School District also operates Antigo High (781 students) and Antigo Middle (451 students) alongside West Elementary.
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 compares
West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,303
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antigo Unified School District, which includes West Elementary.
$13,303
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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