- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, WI
Lake Superior Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Superior Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550051000077
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Superior Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Superior Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Superior Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI.
School address
District: Ashland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550051000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lake Superior Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550051000077 · Ashland, WI Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 12.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High (589 students)
Lake Superior Elementary held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Superior Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Superior Elementary
603 students
- Ashland High
Ashland High
589 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle
383 students
- Marengo Valley 184
Marengo Valley Elementary
184 students
What this shows Lake Superior Elementary reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Superior Elementary compares
Lake Superior 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.7%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Lake Superior Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Ashland School District reports $14,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Superior Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marengo Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Superior Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Superior Elementary
How many students attend Lake Superior Elementary?
Lake Superior Elementary has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Superior Elementary?
55.6% of students at Lake Superior Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Superior Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Superior Elementary is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Ashland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Superior Elementary?
Lake Superior Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Superior Elementary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Superior Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland School District?
Besides Lake Superior Elementary, Ashland School District also operates Ashland High (589 students), Ashland Middle (383 students), and Marengo Valley Elementary (184 students). See the Ashland School District district page for the complete list.