Enrollment
272
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westby, WI
Westby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551641001207
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westby Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westby · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westby Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westby Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westby, WI.
School address
District: Westby Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551641001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westby Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westby Middle
Westby Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Westby, Wisconsin, enrolling 272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 272 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Westby Area School District also operates Westby High (319 students) and Westby Elementary (277 students) alongside Westby Middle.
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 Westby Middle compares
Westby Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,151
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Westby Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westby Area School District, which includes Westby Middle.
$14,151
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.9%
Federal 11.9%
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 Westby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westby Middle
How many students attend Westby Middle?
Westby Middle has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westby, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westby Middle is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Westby Middle?
25.8% of students at Westby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westby Middle is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Westby, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westby Middle?
Westby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Westby Middle rank among public schools in Westby?
By Resource Investment Index, Westby Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westby, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westby on the city page.
Is Westby Middle a good school?
Westby Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Westby Area School District?
Besides Westby Middle, Westby Area School District also operates Westby High (319 students), Westby Elementary (277 students), and Coon Valley Elementary (125 students). See the Westby Area School District district page for the complete list.
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