Enrollment
274
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Milwaukee, WI
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551404001828
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 274 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.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among South Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Rawson Elementary (371 students): Lakeview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.7:1).
South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students) and South Milwaukee Middle (610 students) alongside Lakeview 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 Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$14,416
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Milwaukee School District, which includes Lakeview Elementary.
$14,416
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 52.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Milwaukee Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E W Luther Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Milwaukee
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
60.3% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Elementary rank among schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Lakeview Elementary a good school?
Lakeview Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 South Milwaukee School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students), South Milwaukee Middle (610 students), and Rawson Elementary (371 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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