- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mauston, WI
West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550885001027
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mauston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- 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 4 schools in Mauston, WI.
School address
District: Mauston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550885001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
West Side Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550885001027 · Mauston, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mauston High (365 students)
West Side Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 21.7 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
- Mauston High
Mauston High
365 students
- This school
West Side Elementary
256 students
- Grayside Eleme
Grayside Elementary
244 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
240 students
- Mauston Montes 96
Mauston Montessori Charter School
96 students
- Lemonweir Acad 83
Lemonweir Academy
83 students
What this shows West Side Elementary reports 256 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,853
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, West Side Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Mauston School District reports $15,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 41.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Mauston
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mauston, WI. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side 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 Side Elementary?
60.3% 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 85.2% of enrollment, in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Side Elementary rank among schools in Mauston?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mauston on the city page.
What other schools are in Mauston School District?
Besides West Side Elementary, Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students), Grayside Elementary (244 students), and Olson Middle (240 students). See the Mauston School District district page for the complete list.