- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Delton, WI
Lake Delton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Delton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551704002198
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Delton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 203
- students enrolled
Lake Delton Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wisconsin Dells School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551704002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lake Delton Elementary held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551704002198 · Lake Delton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Hill Elementary (628 students)
Lake Delton Elementary held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Delton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Hill El
Spring Hill Elementary
628 students
- Wisconsin Dell
Wisconsin Dells High
563 students
- Wisconsin Dell
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
374 students
- This school 203
Lake Delton Elementary
203 students
What this shows Lake Delton Elementary reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Delton Elementary compares
Lake Delton 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,853
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Lake Delton Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wisconsin Dells School District reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Delton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Dells High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Dells Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Delton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Delton Elementary
How many students attend Lake Delton Elementary?
Lake Delton Elementary has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Delton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Delton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Delton Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Delton Elementary?
51.2% of students at Lake Delton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Delton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Delton Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Lake Delton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Delton Elementary?
Lake Delton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Wisconsin Dells School District?
Besides Lake Delton Elementary, Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students), Wisconsin Dells High (563 students), and Wisconsin Dells Middle School (374 students). See the Wisconsin Dells School District district page for the complete list.