Enrollment
329
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westfield, WI
Westfield Area High
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Area High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551644002151
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Area High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Area High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Area High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westfield, WI.
School address
District: Westfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551644002151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Area High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Area High
Westfield Area High is a mid-sized high school in Westfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 329 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 37.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 505 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westfield School District also operates Westfield Elementary (275 students) and Westfield Area Middle (232 students) alongside Westfield Area High.
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 Westfield Area High compares
Westfield Area High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,716
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Westfield Area High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield School District, which includes Westfield Area High.
$12,716
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 34.7%
Federal 16.9%
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 Westfield Area High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Area Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Area High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield Area High
How many students attend Westfield Area High?
Westfield Area High has 329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Westfield Area High?
37.5% of students at Westfield Area High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Area High?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Area High is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Westfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Area High?
Westfield Area High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield Area High rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Area High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
Is Westfield Area High a good school?
Westfield Area High earns 34/100 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 Westfield School District?
Besides Westfield Area High, Westfield School District also operates Westfield Elementary (275 students), Westfield Area Middle (232 students), and Oxford Elementary (128 students). See the Westfield School District district page for the complete list.
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