Enrollment
297
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlawn Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlawn Elementary
Westlawn Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cedarburg's public schools, it stands alongside Thorson Elementary (529 students): Westlawn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Cedarburg School District also operates Cedarburg High (1,073 students) and Webster Middle (692 students) alongside Westlawn 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 Westlawn Elementary compares
Westlawn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,586
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedarburg School District, which includes Westlawn Elementary.
$12,586
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westlawn Elementary a good school?
Westlawn Elementary earns 51/100 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 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.
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