Enrollment
334
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Verona, WI
West Middleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Middleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951001113
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middleton Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middleton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middleton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middleton Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middleton Elementary
West Middleton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Verona, Wisconsin, enrolling 334 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, West Middleton Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Wisconsin schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Verona's public schools, it stands alongside Olson Elementary (462 students): West Middleton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 12.5:1).
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students) and Kromrey Middle (1,230 students) alongside West Middleton 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 Middleton Elementary compares
West Middleton 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,693
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 71.9%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, West Middleton Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which includes West Middleton Elementary.
$13,693
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Middleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Verona
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Middleton Elementary
How many students attend West Middleton Elementary?
West Middleton Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Verona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middleton Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Middleton Elementary?
20.1% of students at West Middleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Middleton Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Verona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middleton Elementary?
West Middleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middleton Elementary rank among schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middleton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Verona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Verona on the city page.
Is West Middleton Elementary a good school?
West Middleton Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides West Middleton Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.
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