- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, WI
West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550429000462
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
West Side Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 550429000462 · Elkhorn, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.1:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
West Side Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- Elkhorn Area M
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- Tibbets Elemen
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- This school
West Side Elementary
406 students
- Elkhorn Option 335
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
335 students
What this shows West Side Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Elementary compares
West Side 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,149
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, West Side Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tibbets Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Tibbets Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Standard public school
335 students
Career and College Academy
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, WI. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Side Elementary?
32.1% of students at West Side Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Side Elementary is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Side Elementary rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides West Side Elementary, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), and Jackson Elementary (485 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.