- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
West Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 550705000780 · Jefferson, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 9.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High (603 students)
West Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.1 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
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High
603 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
349 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
283 students
- This school 233
West Elementary
233 students
- Sullivan Eleme 144
Sullivan Elementary
144 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 233 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,359
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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson School District reports $15,359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, 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 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.
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.