Enrollment
233
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, WI
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550705000780
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI.
School address
District: Jefferson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550705000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+23% 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 mid-sized combined-grade school in Jefferson, Wisconsin, enrolling 233 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, West Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of Wisconsin schools and 33% 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 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 233 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Jefferson's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary (283 students): West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson High (603 students) and Jefferson Middle (349 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, West Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson School District, which includes West Elementary.
$15,075
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jefferson
1 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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?
47.4% 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 55.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Jefferson School District?
Besides West Elementary, Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson High (603 students), Jefferson Middle (349 students), and East Elementary (283 students). See the Jefferson School District district page for the complete list.
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