Enrollment
408
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kimberly, WI
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550747000851
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, WI.
School address
District: Kimberly Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550747000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kimberly, Wisconsin, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 573 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kimberly Area School District spends $11,494 per pupil, 23% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kimberly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mapleview Intermediate (413 students): Westside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students) and Gerritts Middle (802 students) alongside Westside 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 Westside Elementary compares
Westside 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,494
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Westside Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly Area School District, which includes Westside Elementary.
$11,494
Per student
-23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.0%
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 Westside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerritts Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleview Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Kimberly
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kimberly, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Westside Elementary?
24.8% of students at Westside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westside Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Kimberly, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Westside Elementary rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Westside Elementary a good school?
Westside Elementary earns 50/100 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 Kimberly Area School District?
Besides Westside Elementary, Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students), Gerritts Middle (802 students), and Woodland School (478 students). See the Kimberly Area School District district page for the complete list.
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