Enrollment
263
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551509001957
Lakewood Elementary — Twin Lakes, WI
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Twin Lakes #4 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakewood Elementary reports 263 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% above the Wisconsin average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 263 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Twin Lakes #4 School District spends $23,290 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.0% from local sources (property taxes), 20.6% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$23,290
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 263 Top 42% in Wisconsin — larger than 58% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 9.9:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.7% +8% vs state
NCES ID 551509001957
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 263:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Lakes #4 School District, which includes Lakewood Elementary.
$23,290
Per student
+25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 20.6%
Federal 8.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a other school in Twin Lakes, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary?
41.7% of students at Lakewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Twin Lakes, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.