West Elementary-kindergarten Center

707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Elementary-kindergarten Center serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

West Elementary-kindergarten Center's student population of 41 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Elementary-kindergarten Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
5%
9%
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White
71%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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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?
41 students attend West Elementary-kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Elementary-kindergarten Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary-kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center has a student ration of 6:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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