Enrollment
198
Elementary
DISTRICT 283 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REEDSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551266001668
West Side Elementary
401 Alexander Ave, Reedsburg, WI 53959 · (608) 768-8934 · Sauk County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL198 STUDENTS
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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
9.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
121 students
DISTRICT 39% · 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 | 34 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 26% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · 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
Based on grade levels within Reedsburg 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 | 198 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary Beaver Dam | 201 | 66.2% | 50.5% |
| Sharon Community Sharon | 197 | 58.4% | 59.3% |
| Madison Elementary Manitowoc | 202 | 64.9% | 41.0% |
| Tri-County Elementary Plainfield | 265 | 64.5% | 40.5% |
| West Elementary Jefferson | 233 | 62.2% | 50.3% |
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 Sauk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 198 | #905 of 1,157 | #11 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.1% | #264 of 1,064 | #2 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.3% | #130 of 664 | #2 of 9 |
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
198
+10 (+5%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 228
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 11.1:1
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 | 198 | 20 | 9.9:1 | 61% (121) |
| 2023-24 | 207 | 20.8 | 10.0:1 | 74% (154) |
| 2022-23 | 211 | 22.1 | 9.5:1 | 66% (139) |
| 2020-21 | 188 | 17 | 11.1:1 | 61% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 265 | 24 | 11.0:1 | 45% (118) |
| 2015-16 | 267 | 22 | 12.1:1 | 55% (146) |
| 2010-11 | 302 | 20 | 15.1:1 | 59% (177) |
| 2000-01 | 233 | 20 | 11.7:1 | 24% (55) |
| 1990-91 | 228 | 12 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Side Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (265 to 198); teachers down 17% (24 to 20).
About West Side Elementary
The public elementary school West Side Elementary is located in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. The student body numbers 198 students, from pre-K through 2. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Wisconsin is about 323, so this school runs 39% smaller than that.
The district, Reedsburg School District, has 2,591 students enrolled across 6 schools.
West Side Elementary's enrollment is 67% White. Next come 27% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That compares with about 87% White among all Sauk County residents. By the diversity index, West Side Elementary comes in at 48%.
The school has about 9.9 students per teacher and 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. That ratio is under the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 61%. That rate is above the 37% average among public schools in Sauk County.
Among Sauk County residents, median household income is about $79,541, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 30 public schools in Sauk County, with a combined enrollment of about 9,882.
Nearby, 4K Community-Based is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 188 in 2020-21 and 198 in 2024-25, a 5% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 11.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.9:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at West Side Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Sauk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,009
Census ACS
Median income
$79,541
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,882 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Reedsburg School District
- Reedsburg Area HighHigh · 889 students
- Webb MiddleMiddle · 572 students
- Prairie Ridge IntermediateElementary · 505 students
- Pineview ElementaryElementary · 390 students
- 4K Community-BasedElementary · 37 students
Other schools in Reedsburg
- Reedsburg Area HighHigh · 889 students
- Webb MiddleMiddle · 572 students
- Prairie Ridge IntermediateElementary · 505 students
- Pineview ElementaryElementary · 390 students
- 4K Community-BasedElementary · 37 students
Other West Side Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 11 states are named West Side Elementary. West Side Elementary is the 11th largest of the 14.
- West Side ElementaryElkhorn, WI · 406 students
- West Side ElementaryMauston, WI · 256 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolMarietta, GA · 556 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolRossville, GA · 471 students
- West Side ElementaryPicayune, MS · 444 students
Nearby schools
- 4K Community-Based0.0 mi · 37
- Reedsburg Area High0.5 mi · 889
- Webb Middle1.0 mi · 572
- Pineview Elementary1.8 mi · 390
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate2.7 mi · 505
- North Freedom Elementary9.0 mi · 103
Frequently asked questions
About West Side ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Side Elementary?
West Side Elementary enrolls approximately 198 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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is approximately 9.9:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Side Elementary?
At West Side Elementary, the student body is approximately 67% White, 27% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is West Side Elementary in?
West Side Elementary is part of Reedsburg School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.