Enrollment
354
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Lakeshore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000499
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeshore Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeshore Elementary
Lakeshore Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 354 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Wisconsin average.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Lakeshore Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeshore Elementary compares
Lakeshore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Lakeshore Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Lakeshore Elementary.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakeshore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Elementary
How many students attend Lakeshore Elementary?
Lakeshore Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Lakeshore Elementary?
12.6% of students at Lakeshore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Elementary is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Elementary?
Lakeshore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeshore Elementary rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Lakeshore Elementary a good school?
Lakeshore Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Lakeshore Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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