- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milton, WI
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550957001120
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- 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 #1 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI.
School address
District: Milton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550957001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550957001120 · Milton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 12.9:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton High (1,057 students)
West Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 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
- Milton High
Milton High
1,057 students
- Northside Inte
Northside Intermediate
794 students
- Milton Middle
Milton Middle
509 students
- East Elementar 409
East Elementary
409 students
- This school 322
West Elementary
322 students
- Harmony Elemen 288
Harmony Elementary
288 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 322 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,026
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, West Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Milton School District reports $13,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Milton
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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?
29.1% 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 88.8% of enrollment, in Milton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides West Elementary, Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students), Northside Intermediate (794 students), and Milton Middle (509 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.