- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lake Mills Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550771000889 · Lake Mills, WI Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15.7:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills High (447 students)
Lake Mills Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Mills Elementary
613 students
- Lake Mills Hig
Lake Mills High
447 students
- Lake Mills Mid
Lake Mills Middle
413 students
What this shows Lake Mills Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills Elementary compares
Lake Mills 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,237
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 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.
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
District finance for Lake Mills Area School District reports $13,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.