- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitewater, 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 551668002179
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
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 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Whitewater · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI.
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551668002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551668002179 · Whitewater, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewater High (606 students)
Lakeview Elementary grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High
606 students
- Whitewater Mid
Whitewater Middle
394 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
358 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
312 students
- This school 209
Lakeview Elementary
209 students
- Whitewater 4k 14
Whitewater 4k
14 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,573
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 209 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.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewater Unified School District reports $14,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Whitewater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Jedi Virtual K-12
Standard public school
188 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Whitewater 4k
Standard public school
14 students 14:1 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitewater, WI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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?
32.6% 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 57.9% of enrollment, in Whitewater, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
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 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 Lakeview Elementary rank among schools in Whitewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitewater Unified School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students), Whitewater Middle (394 students), and Lincoln Elementary (358 students). See the Whitewater Unified School District district page for the complete list.