West Elementary-kindergarten Center serves 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Elementary-kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Elementary-kindergarten Center's student population of 62 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary-kindergarten Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Elementary-kindergarten Center?
62 students attend West Elementary-kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Elementary-kindergarten Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary-kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Elementary-kindergarten Center offer ?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary-kindergarten Center part of?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center is part of Baraboo School District.
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