West Side Elementary

www.maustonschools.org

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

West Side Elementary, located at 708 Loomis Dr in Mauston, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mauston School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive environment designed to prepare students for future success, utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

Part of the broader Mauston School District, West Side Elementary benefits from a coordinated approach to K-12 education, focusing on community engagement and student well-being. By maintaining an active online presence through the district's website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, lunch menus, and district policies. The school serves as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to build a strong pedagogical foundation for the children of Mauston.

256

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

White
218 (85.2%)
Hispanic
21 (8.2%)
Two or More
9 (3.5%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mauston School District
Phone:	(608)847-1828
Website:	http://www.maustonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 65