- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Mills, WI
Lake Mills High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550771000887
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, WI.
School address
District: Lake Mills Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550771000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lake Mills High held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550771000887 · Lake Mills, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills Elementary (613 students)
Lake Mills High held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Mills Ele
Lake Mills Elementary
613 students
- This school
Lake Mills High
447 students
- Lake Mills Mid
Lake Mills Middle
413 students
What this shows Lake Mills High reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills High compares
Lake Mills High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Lake Mills High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills High'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 high 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills High
How many students attend Lake Mills High?
Lake Mills High has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Mills, WI. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills High 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 Mills High?
24.4% of students at Lake Mills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills High?
Lake Mills High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills High ranks #1 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 High, Lake Mills Area School District also operates Lake Mills Elementary (613 students) and Lake Mills Middle (413 students). See the Lake Mills Area School District district page for the complete list.