Enrollment
203
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Delton Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Delton Elementary
Lake Delton Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, enrolling 203 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wisconsin Dells School District spends $11,758 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students) and Wisconsin Dells High (563 students) alongside Lake Delton 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 Delton Elementary compares
Lake Delton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,758
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Dells School District, which includes Lake Delton Elementary.
$11,758
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 14.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lake Delton Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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