- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sussex, WI
Woodside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550603001676
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sussex · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Woodside Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550603001676 · Sussex, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (1,577 students)
Woodside Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Woodside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
766 students
- Silver Spring
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- Maple Avenue E 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- This school 456
Woodside Elementary
456 students
What this shows Woodside Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside Elementary compares
Woodside 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,215
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Woodside Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Sussex
2 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodside Elementary
How many students attend Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sussex, WI. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Woodside Elementary?
8.8% of students at Woodside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Sussex, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Woodside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sussex?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sussex on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton School District?
Besides Woodside Elementary, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Templeton Middle (766 students), and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.