- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedarburg, WI
Westlawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westlawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550246002403
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlawn Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cedarburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlawn Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cedarburg, WI.
School address
District: Cedarburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550246002403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Westlawn Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550246002403 · Cedarburg, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarburg High (1,073 students)
Westlawn Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Westlawn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarburg High
Cedarburg High
1,073 students
- Webster Middle
Webster Middle
692 students
- Thorson Elemen
Thorson Elementary
529 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
504 students
- This school 297
Westlawn Elementary
297 students
- Early Learning 13
Early Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Westlawn Elementary reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlawn Elementary compares
Westlawn 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,647
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Westlawn Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cedarburg School District reports $12,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Westlawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cedarburg
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlawn Elementary
How many students attend Westlawn Elementary?
Westlawn Elementary has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedarburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlawn Elementary?
16.7% of students at Westlawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westlawn Elementary is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Cedarburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlawn Elementary?
Westlawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Westlawn Elementary rank among schools in Cedarburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cedarburg, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedarburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedarburg School District?
Besides Westlawn Elementary, Cedarburg School District also operates Cedarburg High (1,073 students), Webster Middle (692 students), and Thorson Elementary (529 students). See the Cedarburg School District district page for the complete list.