Enrollment
912
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay Lane Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay Lane Elementary
Bay Lane Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Muskego, Wisconsin, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 94% of state schools at 912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Muskego's public schools, it stands alongside Mill Valley Elementary (417 students): Bay Lane Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Muskego-Norway School District also operates Muskego High (1,634 students) and Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students) alongside Bay Lane Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bay Lane Elementary compares
Bay Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskego-Norway School District, which includes Bay Lane Elementary.
$13,073
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bay Lane Elementary a good school?
Bay Lane Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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