West Side Elementary School

West Side Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(22-23)
9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Side Elementary School?
256 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Mauston School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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