Enrollment
531
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shorewood, WI
Lake Bluff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Bluff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551380001810
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Bluff Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Bluff Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Bluff Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, WI.
School address
District: Shorewood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551380001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Bluff Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Bluff Elementary
Lake Bluff Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shorewood, Wisconsin, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 414 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Shorewood's public schools, it stands alongside Atwater Elementary (474 students): Lake Bluff Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.3:1).
Shorewood School District also operates Shorewood High (589 students) and Atwater Elementary (474 students) alongside Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff Elementary compares
Lake Bluff 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 64.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Lake Bluff Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shorewood School District, which includes Lake Bluff Elementary.
$15,165
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Lake Bluff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atwater Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Horizons for Learning | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Bluff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Shorewood
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Bluff Elementary
How many students attend Lake Bluff Elementary?
Lake Bluff Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shorewood, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Bluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Bluff Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Bluff Elementary?
18.3% of students at Lake Bluff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Bluff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Bluff Elementary is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Shorewood, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Bluff Elementary?
Lake Bluff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Bluff Elementary rank among public schools in Shorewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Bluff Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood on the city page.
Is Lake Bluff Elementary a good school?
Lake Bluff Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Shorewood School District?
Besides Lake Bluff Elementary, Shorewood School District also operates Shorewood High (589 students), Atwater Elementary (474 students), and Shorewood Intermediate (300 students). See the Shorewood School District district page for the complete list.
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