West Elementary-kindergarten Center serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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West Elementary-kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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School Overview
West Elementary-kindergarten Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary-kindergarten Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
60%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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?
35 students attend West Elementary-kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Elementary-kindergarten Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary-kindergarten Center?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center has a student ration of 5:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Elementary-kindergarten Center part of?
West Elementary-kindergarten Center is part of Baraboo School District.
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