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West Side Elementary School

401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

West Side Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Side Elementary School 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)
(18-19)
40-44%
43%
(18-19)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
207 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 Reedsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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