Enrollment
322
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-24% 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 Milton, Wisconsin, enrolling 322 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 322 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 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Milton's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary (409 students): West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 14.6:1).
Milton School District also operates Milton High (1,057 students) and Northside Intermediate (794 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton School District, which includes West Elementary.
$12,814
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 8.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 50/100 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 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.
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