- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Salem, WI
West Salem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Salem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551635002140
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Salem Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Salem · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Salem Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Salem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Salem, WI.
School address
District: West Salem School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551635002140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Salem Elementary held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 551635002140 · West Salem, WI Other · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Salem High (603 students)
West Salem Elementary held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Salem Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Salem Elementary
677 students
- West Salem Hig
West Salem High
603 students
- West Salem Mid
West Salem Middle
534 students
What this shows West Salem Elementary reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Salem Elementary compares
West Salem 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,469
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, West Salem Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for West Salem School District reports $13,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Salem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Salem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Salem Elementary
How many students attend West Salem Elementary?
West Salem Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Salem, WI. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Salem Elementary?
21.4% of students at West Salem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Salem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Salem Elementary is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in West Salem, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Salem Elementary?
West Salem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Salem Elementary rank among public schools in West Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, West Salem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Salem, 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 West Salem School District?
Besides West Salem Elementary, West Salem School District also operates West Salem High (603 students) and West Salem Middle (534 students). See the West Salem School District district page for the complete list.