At a glance
Reported students
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center: 35 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 55
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Baraboo. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Baraboo School District. NCES reports 35 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.1:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.3%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
- 1How do the reported 5.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic34.3%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baraboo School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Freedom Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
103 reported students
Al Behrman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Willson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
BELC--Renewal Head Start
Other · Grades PK–PK
15 reported students
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Other · Grades PK–PK
116 reported students
Public schools near West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 284 | 0.7 mi |
| East Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 334 | 1 mi |
| Al Behrman Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 278 | 1.1 mi |
| North Freedom Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 103 | 5.9 mi |
| Lake Delton Elementary Elementary · Wisconsin Dells School District | PK–05 | 203 | 8.3 mi |
| Merrimac Community Elementary · Sauk Prairie School District | PK–05 | 134 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
What grades does West Elementary-Kindergarten Center serve?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baraboo School District.
How many students attend West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center reported 35 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 55 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.1:1, based on 35 students and 6.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Elementary-Kindergarten Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baraboo School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Elementary-Kindergarten Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Elementary-Kindergarten Center in?
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center is part of Baraboo School District, based in Baraboo, WI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Elementary-Kindergarten Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willson Elementary (0.7 mi), East Elementary (1 mi), Al Behrman Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.