Enrollment
613
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Mills, WI
Lake Mills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550771000889
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, WI.
School address
District: Lake Mills Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550771000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Mills Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Mills Elementary
Lake Mills Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 379 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #313, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lake Mills Area School District also operates Lake Mills High (447 students) and Lake Mills Middle (413 students) alongside Lake Mills 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 Mills Elementary compares
Lake Mills 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,362
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Lake Mills Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Mills Area School District, which includes Lake Mills Elementary.
$12,362
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 Lake Mills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills Elementary
How many students attend Lake Mills Elementary?
Lake Mills Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Mills, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Mills Elementary?
19.2% of students at Lake Mills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills Elementary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills Elementary?
Lake Mills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mills Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills on the city page.
Is Lake Mills Elementary a good school?
Lake Mills Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Lake Mills Area School District?
Besides Lake Mills Elementary, Lake Mills Area School District also operates Lake Mills High (447 students) and Lake Mills Middle (413 students). See the Lake Mills Area School District district page for the complete list.
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