Enrollment
256
Elementary
DISTRICT 156 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550885001027
West Side Elementary
512 Grayside Ave, Mauston, WI 53948 · (608) 847-1828 · Juneau County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
175 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 45 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 68 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 25% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Side Elementary→Grayside Elementary
Based on grade levels within Mauston School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Side Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Elementary this school | 256 | 68.4% | N/A |
| Richland Center Intermediate School Richland Center | 275 | 66.5% | 49.0% |
| Lemonweir Elementary Tomah | 249 | 67.5% | 31.4% |
| Gillett Elementary Gillett | 277 | 64.6% | 45.6% |
| Ladysmith Elementary Ladysmith | 328 | 66.5% | 37.4% |
| Central Elementary Rhinelander | 269 | 61.7% | 53.5% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Side Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Juneau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 256 | #760 of 1,157 | #2 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #588 of 901 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.6% | #633 of 901 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.4% | #193 of 1,064 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.5% | #463 of 664 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
256
-15 (-6%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 515
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 256 | 18.2 | 14.1:1 | 68% (175) |
| 2023-24 | 277 | 21.7 | 12.8:1 | 69% (191) |
| 2022-23 | 267 | 19.7 | 13.6:1 | 68% (182) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 19 | 14.3:1 | 69% (186) |
| 2017-18 | 283 | 21 | 13.5:1 | 63% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 308 | 17 | 18.1:1 | 62% (191) |
| 2010-11 | 370 | 27 | 13.7:1 | 63% (233) |
| 2000-01 | 465 | 39 | 11.9:1 | 36% (169) |
| 1990-91 | 515 | 32 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Side Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (283 to 256); teachers down 13% (21 to 18.2).
About West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary, a small elementary school, is located in Mauston, Wisconsin. It enrolls 256 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 21% below the 323-student average for elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Mauston School District is made up of 8 schools with 1,378 students in all.
Roughly 85% of students at West Side Elementary are White. Other groups include 8% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. In Juneau County overall, the White share is about 88%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 27%.
The school has 18.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.1 students per teacher. The 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin is close to this figure. Of all students at West Side Elementary, 68% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 41% average among public schools in Juneau County.
The county, Juneau County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $67,270, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county has 24 public schools and about 3,471 students.
Mauston Montessori Charter School sits less than a tenth of a mile from West Side Elementary. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 256, compared with 271 in 2020-21.
People who know West Side Elementary can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Juneau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,689
Census ACS
Median income
$67,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
3,471 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mauston School District
- Mauston HighHigh · 365 students
- Grayside ElementaryElementary · 244 students
- Olson MiddleMiddle · 240 students
- Mauston Montessori Charter SchoolElementary · 96 students
- Lemonweir AcademyHigh · 83 students
- iLEAD Charter SchHigh · 65 students
Other schools in Mauston
- Mauston HighHigh · 365 students
- Grayside ElementaryElementary · 244 students
- Olson MiddleMiddle · 240 students
- Mauston Montessori Charter SchoolElementary · 96 students
- Lemonweir AcademyHigh · 83 students
- iLEAD Charter SchHigh · 65 students
Other West Side Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 11 states are named West Side Elementary. West Side Elementary is the 10th largest of the 14.
- West Side ElementaryElkhorn, WI · 406 students
- West Side ElementaryReedsburg, WI · 198 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolMarietta, GA · 556 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolRossville, GA · 471 students
- West Side ElementaryPicayune, MS · 444 students
Nearby schools
- Mauston Montessori Charter School0.0 mi · 96
- Olson Middle0.1 mi · 240
- Grayside Elementary0.1 mi · 244
- Lemonweir Academy0.1 mi · 83
- iLEAD Charter Sch0.2 mi · 65
- Mauston High0.2 mi · 365
Frequently asked questions
About West Side ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary enrolls approximately 256 students in grades PK-02.
Is West Side Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Side Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does West Side Elementary have?
West Side Elementary employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
How diverse is West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary reports a student body of 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is West Side Elementary public or private?
West Side Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mauston School District.
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