Enrollment
406
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 406 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 32.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 545 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Elkhorn's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (485 students): West Side Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students) and Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students) alongside West Side 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 Side Elementary compares
West Side 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,512
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes West Side Elementary.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Side Elementary a good school?
West Side Elementary earns 56/100 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 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.
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