West Side Elementary

Summary:

West Side Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 452. The school is part of the Elkhorn Area School District, which is ranked 158 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Side Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam has been consistently below the Elkhorn Area School District and Wisconsin state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups. Female students, white students, and English Language Learners tend to perform better than the overall school population, while students with low socioeconomic status and special education students perform below the school's average. Interestingly, Tibbets Elementary, another school in the Elkhorn Area School District, consistently outperforms West Side Elementary and the district as a whole on the Forward Exam.

Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary, the school's academic performance suggests that factors beyond class size, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school resources, may play a more significant role in student achievement. The school's higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools, such as Jackson Elementary, may also contribute to its lower academic performance. To address these findings, the school and district may consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of specific student subgroups, as well as reviewing and potentially adjusting their educational strategies and resource allocation to improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 222 Sunset Dr
       Elkhorn, WI  53121-1220


(262) 723-3297

District: Elkhorn Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,751 Help


Students who attend West Side Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elkhorn Area Middle
High:    Elkhorn Area High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Side Elementary ranks better than 56.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhorn Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Side Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Elkhorn Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side Elementary is 11.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side Elementary is $12,751, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Elkhorn Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Side Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Side Elementary 466th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See West Side Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elkhorn Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Area School District 158th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Side Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.91 213th 633 66.4%
2005 79.28 83rd 632 86.9%
2006 73.63 185th 712 74.0%
2007 70.16 217th 689 68.5%
2008 55.50 553rd 1021 45.8%
2009 60.53 469th 1030 54.5%
2010 61.06 458th 1045 56.2%
2011 66.55 334th 1046 68.1%
2012 64.51 389th 1045 62.8%
2013 69.40 254th 1053 75.9%
2014 62.85 383rd 1061 63.9%
2015 60.18 477th 1076 55.7%
2016 42.03 704th 1075 34.5%
2017 48.59 606th 1071 43.4%
2018 43.56 659th 1025 35.7%
2019 43.29 673rd 1037 35.1%
2021 58.39 460th 1050 56.2%
2022 66.47 338th 1067 68.3%
2023 66.72 344th 1067 67.8%
2024 61.07 466th 1061 56.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 83rd 287 71.1%
2021 87.77 8th 222 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 333rd 721 53.8%
2019 27.48 576th 742 22.4%
2021 41.59 429th 746 42.5%
2022 49.74 330th 748 55.9%
2023 47.78 374th 770 51.4%
2024 57.80 281st 790 64.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 643rd 854 24.7%
2019 37.47 602nd 874 31.1%
2021 71.44 157th 847 81.5%
2022 65.88 222nd 859 74.2%
2023 60.42 295th 871 66.1%
2024 40.33 566th 866 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.78 494th 997 50.5%
2019 46.11 613th 1002 38.8%
2021 50.91 525th 1004 47.7%
2022 69.24 287th 1017 71.8%
2023 68.55 304th 1010 69.9%
2024 62.88 406th 1011 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.72 730th 997 26.8%
2019 42.08 659th 1002 34.2%
2021 65.74 319th 1003 68.2%
2022 62.38 369th 1017 63.7%
2023 63.51 371st 1011 63.3%
2024 58.16 480th 1012 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Side Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.06 480th 686 30.0%
2019 30.76 560th 718 22.0%
2021 49.01 365th 699 47.8%
2022 49.90 378th 704 46.3%
2023 54.55 327th 715 54.3%
2024 45.44 432nd 727 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Open Quote Terrible staff. How they became teachers or stayed teachers I can't even imagine. I have run into a few good ones who really cared about my child during her time there, but the rest are as much of a bully as the stereotypical school bully! Stay away from this one! Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Side Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 488 4 n/a 11 2 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 511 5 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 525 5 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1992 588 3 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 508 6 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 514 2 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 447 4 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 447 4 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 433 3 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 480 3 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 475 4 3 36 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 479 4 3 36 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 481 4 3 41 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 436 6 3 50 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 436 6 3 50 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 444 6 7 50 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 342 4 3 46 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 340 5 5 51 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 341 9 6 50 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 374 10 6 61 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 403 9 8 60 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 391 12 13 64 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 380 5 7 60 2 0 22 0 476
2012 440 3 9 66 7 0 20 0 545
2013 441 7 8 72 6 0 20 0 554
2014 441 5 7 76 6 0 24 0 559
2015 444 6 7 85 5 0 14 0 561
2016 440 7 7 81 5 0 14 0 554
2017 436 5 2 94 1 0 10 0 548
2018 454 8 3 85 1 0 9 0 560
2019 429 8 4 70 0 0 5 0 516
2020 433 9 3 71 0 0 9 0 525
2021 350 8 4 65 0 0 6 0 433
2022 374 7 5 69 0 0 9 0 464
2023 366 9 5 61 2 0 9 0 452
2024 343 8 4 66 0 0 10 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 505 26.8 18.8 9.5
1990 531 25.8 20.5 9.2
1991 550 27.3 20.1 6
1992 617 27.8 22.1 8.3
1993 543 29.5 18.4 8.8
1994 542 28.2 19.2 8.7
1995 485 26.5 18.3 9.7
1996 485 26.5 18.3 9.7
1997 467 25.5 18.3 9.4
1998 513 28.1 18.3 6.8
1999 519 26.6 19.5 11.9
2000 524 28.6 18.3 10.9
2001 531 30.1 17.6 11.1
2002 498 31.8 15.7 16.7
2003 498 31.8 15.7 16.7
2004 508 28.8 17.6 18.1
2005 395 24.5 16.1 n/a
2006 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
2007 406 22.0 18.5 21.2
2008 452 23.0 19.7 22.8
2009 480 25.3 19.0 28.5
2010 480 26.3 18.2 36
2011 476 27.5 17.3 36.6
2012 545 27.7 19.6 37.6
2013 554 28.0 19.7 40.6
2014 559 29.0 19.2 40.3
2015 561 n/a n/a 41
2016 554 29.0 19.1 39.9
2017 548 28.9 18.9 35.9
2018 560 30.2 18.5 35.7
2019 516 29.7 17.3 33.5
2020 525 28.7 18.2 35.6
2021 433 29.5 14.6 40.4
2022 464 30.2 15.3 39.7
2023 452 31.2 14.4 40.5
2024 431 36.2 11.8 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Side Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 505 26.8 18.8 9.5
1990 531 25.8 20.5 9.2
1991 550 27.3 20.1 6
1992 617 27.8 22.1 8.3
1993 543 29.5 18.4 8.8
1994 542 28.2 19.2 8.7
1995 485 26.5 18.3 9.7
1996 485 26.5 18.3 9.7
1997 467 25.5 18.3 9.4
1998 513 28.1 18.3 6.8
1999 519 26.6 19.5 11.9
2000 524 28.6 18.3 10.9
2001 531 30.1 17.6 11.1
2002 498 31.8 15.7 16.7
2003 498 31.8 15.7 16.7
2004 508 28.8 17.6 18.1
2005 395 24.5 16.1 n/a
2006 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
2007 406 22.0 18.5 21.2
2008 452 23.0 19.7 22.8
2009 480 25.3 19.0 28.5
2010 480 26.3 18.2 36
2011 476 27.5 17.3 36.6
2012 545 27.7 19.6 37.6
2013 554 28.0 19.7 40.6
2014 559 29.0 19.2 40.3
2015 561 n/a n/a 41
2016 554 29.0 19.1 39.9
2017 548 28.9 18.9 35.9
2018 560 30.2 18.5 35.7
2019 516 29.7 17.3 33.5
2020 525 28.7 18.2 35.6
2021 433 29.5 14.6 40.4
2022 464 30.2 15.3 39.7
2023 452 31.2 14.4 40.5
2024 431 36.2 11.8 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Side Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $528 (5.0%) $9,959 (95.0%) $10,486
2020 $607 (5.6%) $10,207 (94.4%) $10,814
2021 $740 (5.8%) $12,011 (94.2%) $12,751

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 344th of 1067 Elementary schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary)41.740.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Area School District)47.855.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary)51.258.2
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Area School District)59.567.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary)30.554.1
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Area School District)49.162.2
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary)3962.3
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Area School District)61.658.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (West Side Elementary)56.178.7
 22.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Elkhorn Area School District)61.278.8
 17.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (West Side Elementary)53.755.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhorn Area School District)66.460.8
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Side Elementary)32.541.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Area School District)44.647.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Side Elementary)39.751.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Area School District)51.659.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516452
 12.4%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian02
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic7061
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White429366
 14.7%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%40.5%
 7%


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Students who attend West Side Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkhorn Area Middle
High : Elkhorn Area High

West Side Elementary ranks 466th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended West Side Elementary.

Students at West Side Elementary are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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