- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskego, WI
Bay Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bay Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551017001336
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Lane Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Muskego · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI.
School address
District: Muskego-Norway School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551017001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bay Lane Elementary held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551017001336 · Muskego, WI Other · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 15.2:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskego High (1,634 students)
Bay Lane Elementary held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bay Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskego High
Muskego High
1,634 students
- This school
Bay Lane Elementary
912 students
- Muskego Lakes
Muskego Lakes Middle
676 students
- Lake Denoon Mi
Lake Denoon Middle
673 students
- Mill Valley El 417
Mill Valley Elementary
417 students
- Lakeview Eleme 290
Lakeview Elementary
290 students
What this shows Bay Lane Elementary reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Lane Elementary compares
Bay Lane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Bay Lane Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muskego-Norway School District reports $14,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskego Lakes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Denoon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Muskego
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Lane Elementary
How many students attend Bay Lane Elementary?
Bay Lane Elementary has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskego, WI. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Lane Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Lane Elementary?
7.4% of students at Bay Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bay Lane Elementary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Muskego, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Lane Elementary?
Bay Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Lane Elementary rank among public schools in Muskego?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muskego on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskego-Norway School District?
Besides Bay Lane Elementary, Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students), Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students), and Lake Denoon Middle (673 students). See the Muskego-Norway School District district page for the complete list.