- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pewaukee, WI
Pewaukee Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pewaukee Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551164001536
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pewaukee Lake Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pewaukee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pewaukee Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pewaukee Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, WI.
School address
District: Pewaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551164001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Pewaukee Lake Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 551164001536 · Pewaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 15:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pewaukee High (889 students)
Pewaukee Lake Elementary held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pewaukee Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pewaukee High
Pewaukee High
889 students
- This school
Pewaukee Lake Elementary
748 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
647 students
- Asa Clark Midd
Asa Clark Middle
623 students
What this shows Pewaukee Lake Elementary reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pewaukee Lake Elementary compares
Pewaukee Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,303
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 748 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Pewaukee Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Pewaukee School District reports $13,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pewaukee Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewaukee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asa Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pewaukee Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pewaukee Lake Elementary
How many students attend Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pewaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee Lake Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
11.5% of students at Pewaukee Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pewaukee Lake Elementary is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Pewaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pewaukee Lake Elementary?
Pewaukee Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pewaukee Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Pewaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pewaukee Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pewaukee School District?
Besides Pewaukee Lake Elementary, Pewaukee School District also operates Pewaukee High (889 students), Horizon School (647 students), and Asa Clark Middle (623 students). See the Pewaukee School District district page for the complete list.