- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
West Middleton Elementary shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 550951001113 · Verona, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 10.1:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
West Middleton Elementary shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Middleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- This school 334
West Middleton Elementary
334 students
What this shows West Middleton Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middleton Elementary compares
West Middleton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,035
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 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.
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
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.