- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reedsburg, WI
West Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551266001668
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Reedsburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Reedsburg, WI.
School address
District: Reedsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551266001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Side Elementary held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 551266001668 · Reedsburg, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 9:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedsburg Area High (889 students)
West Side Elementary held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.8 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
- Reedsburg Area
Reedsburg Area High
889 students
- Webb Middle
Webb Middle
572 students
- Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
505 students
- Pineview Eleme
Pineview Elementary
390 students
- This school 198
West Side Elementary
198 students
- 4k Community-B 37
4k Community-Based
37 students
What this shows West Side Elementary reports 198 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,749
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, West Side Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Reedsburg School District reports $13,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedsburg Area High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| 4k Community-Based | Smaller | Similar 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Reedsburg
2 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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reedsburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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?
56.9% 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 66.7% of enrollment, in Reedsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Side Elementary rank among schools in Reedsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Reedsburg, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reedsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Reedsburg School District?
Besides West Side Elementary, Reedsburg School District also operates Reedsburg Area High (889 students), Webb Middle (572 students), and Prairie Ridge Intermediate (505 students). See the Reedsburg School District district page for the complete list.