Enrollment
198
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+48% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 198 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, West Side Elementary is leaner than roughly 94% of Wisconsin schools and 38% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Reedsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Pineview Elementary (390 students): West Side Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 13.4:1).
Reedsburg School District also operates Reedsburg Area High (889 students) and Webb Middle (572 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reedsburg School District, which includes West Side Elementary.
$13,952
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 51.6%
Federal 13.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary
How many students attend West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reedsburg, WI.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Side Elementary a good school?
West Side Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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