- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Superior, WI
Great Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Great Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551467000687
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Lakes Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Lakes Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Superior, WI.
School address
District: Superior School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551467000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Great Lakes Elementary shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 551467000687 · Superior, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Superior High (1,256 students)
Great Lakes Elementary shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Great Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Superior High
Superior High
1,256 students
- Superior Middl
Superior Middle
888 students
- Northern Light 453
Northern Lights Elementary
453 students
- Cooper Element 363
Cooper Elementary
363 students
- This school 348
Great Lakes Elementary
348 students
- Bryant Element 283
Bryant Elementary
283 students
What this shows Great Lakes Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Lakes Elementary compares
Great Lakes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Great Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Superior School District reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Superior
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northern Lights Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Four Corners Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Superior Elementary
Standard public school
151 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Superior Community Preschool
Standard public school
109 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Great Lakes Elementary?
Great Lakes Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Superior, WI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Lakes Elementary?
35.6% of students at Great Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Great Lakes Elementary is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Superior, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Lakes Elementary?
Great Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Great Lakes Elementary rank among schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Superior, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Superior on the city page.
What other schools are in Superior School District?
Besides Great Lakes Elementary, Superior School District also operates Superior High (1,256 students), Superior Middle (888 students), and Northern Lights Elementary (453 students). See the Superior School District district page for the complete list.