- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Pere, WI
Westwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551632002139
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: West De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551632002139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Westwood Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551632002139 · De Pere, WI Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 14.2:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West De Pere High (1,050 students)
Westwood Elementary held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West De Pere H
West De Pere High
1,050 students
- Hemlock Creek
Hemlock Creek Elementary
822 students
- This school
Westwood Elementary
623 students
- West De Pere I
West De Pere Intermediate School
561 students
- West De Pere M
West De Pere Middle
546 students
- Phantom Knight 22
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
22 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary compares
Westwood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,007
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Westwood Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for West De Pere School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phantom Knight School of Opportunity | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary
How many students attend Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Pere, WI. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Westwood Elementary?
25.4% of students at Westwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary?
Westwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Westwood Elementary rank among schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in De Pere on the city page.
What other schools are in West De Pere School District?
Besides Westwood Elementary, West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students), Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students), and West De Pere Intermediate School (561 students). See the West De Pere School District district page for the complete list.