- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Superior, WI
Lake Superior Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Superior Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551467002348
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Superior Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Superior Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Superior Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Superior, WI.
School address
District: Superior School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551467002348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lake Superior Elementary shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551467002348 · Superior, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 16.8:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Superior High (1,256 students)
Lake Superior Elementary shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.9 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
- Superior High
Superior High
1,256 students
- Superior Middl
Superior Middle
888 students
- Northern Light 453
Northern Lights Elementary
453 students
- Cooper Element 363
Cooper Elementary
363 students
- Great Lakes El 348
Great Lakes Elementary
348 students
- This school 151
Lake Superior Elementary
151 students
What this shows Lake Superior Elementary reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Superior Elementary compares
Lake Superior Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$14,892
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Superior School District reports $14,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Lights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Superior
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northern Lights Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Great Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Four Corners Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Superior Community Preschool
Standard public school
109 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Superior Elementary
How many students attend Lake Superior Elementary?
Lake Superior Elementary has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Superior, WI. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Superior Elementary?
37.1% of students at Lake Superior Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Superior Elementary?
Lake Superior Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Superior Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Superior, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Superior on the city page.
What other schools are in Superior School District?
Besides Lake Superior Elementary, Superior School District also operates Superior High (1,256 students), Superior Middle (888 students), and Northern Lights Elementary (453 students). See the Superior School District district page for the complete list.