- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Platteville, WI
Westview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551185001555
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Platteville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Platteville, WI.
School address
District: Platteville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551185001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Westview Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551185001555 · Platteville, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Platteville High (479 students)
Westview Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Westview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platteville Hi
Platteville High
479 students
- This school
Westview Elementary
443 students
- Platteville Mi
Platteville Middle
417 students
- Neal Wilkins E
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
205 students
What this shows Westview Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elementary compares
Westview 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,670
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Westview Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Platteville School District reports $13,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platteville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Platteville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westview Elementary
How many students attend Westview Elementary?
Westview Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Platteville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Westview Elementary?
36.6% of students at Westview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Platteville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elementary?
Westview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Westview Elementary rank among public schools in Platteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Platteville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Platteville School District?
Besides Westview Elementary, Platteville School District also operates Platteville High (479 students), Platteville Middle (417 students), and Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center (205 students). See the Platteville School District district page for the complete list.