Enrollment
117
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cazenovia, WI
Weston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551647000548
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cazenovia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, WI.
School address
District: Weston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551647000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston Elementary
Weston Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cazenovia, Wisconsin, enrolling 117 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weston School District spends $19,118 per pupil, 28% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weston School District also operates Weston Sr High School (68 students) and Weston Jr High School (41 students) alongside Weston 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 Weston Elementary compares
Weston 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 97.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Weston Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston School District, which includes Weston Elementary.
$19,118
Per student
+28%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 39.6%
Federal 19.6%
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 Weston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary
How many students attend Weston Elementary?
Weston Elementary has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cazenovia, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Weston Elementary?
46.4% of students at Weston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weston Elementary is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Cazenovia, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Elementary?
Weston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Weston Elementary rank among public schools in Cazenovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia on the city page.
Is Weston Elementary a good school?
Weston Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Weston School District?
Besides Weston Elementary, Weston School District also operates Weston Sr High School (68 students) and Weston Jr High School (41 students). See the Weston School District district page for the complete list.
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