- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mequon, WI
Lake Shore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Shore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550913001086
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Shore Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Mequon · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Shore Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mequon, WI.
School address
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550913001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lake Shore Middle held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550913001086 · Mequon, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 12.4:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (1,204 students)
Lake Shore Middle held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Shore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
1,204 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
558 students
- Donges Bay Ele
Donges Bay Elementary
539 students
- Oriole Lane El
Oriole Lane Elementary
499 students
- Steffen Middle 418
Steffen Middle
418 students
- This school 335
Lake Shore Middle
335 students
What this shows Lake Shore Middle reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Shore Middle compares
Lake Shore Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 7.8%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Lake Shore Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mequon-Thiensville School District reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Shore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donges Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oriole Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steffen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Shore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Mequon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore Middle
How many students attend Lake Shore Middle?
Lake Shore Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mequon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Middle is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Shore Middle?
4.6% of students at Lake Shore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Shore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Shore Middle is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Mequon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Shore Middle?
Lake Shore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Shore Middle rank among public schools in Mequon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mequon, 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 Mequon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Besides Lake Shore Middle, Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students), Wilson Elementary (558 students), and Donges Bay Elementary (539 students). See the Mequon-Thiensville School District district page for the complete list.