- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464001904
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Westside Elementary grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 551464001904 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 9.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Westside Elementary grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Westside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 434
Westside Elementary
434 students
What this shows Westside Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside Elementary compares
Westside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.7%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Westside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside Elementary
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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?
55.0% 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 African American at 29.7% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside Elementary rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Westside Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.