- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shell Lake, WI
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Federal NCES profile for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551371001804
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shell Lake · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shell Lake, WI.
School address
District: Shell Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551371001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 551371001804 · Shell Lake, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 9.6:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Shell Lake Junior/Senior High (300 students)
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shell Lake Jun
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
300 students
- This school
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
153 students
- Shell Lake Pri
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
131 students
What this shows Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) compares
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,371
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shell Lake School District reports $15,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
How many students attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shell Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
39.3% of students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
The largest demographic group at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Shell Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) rank among public schools in Shell Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shell Lake, 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 Shell Lake School District?
Besides Shell Lake Elementary (3-6), Shell Lake School District also operates Shell Lake Junior/Senior High (300 students) and Shell Lake Primary (K-2) (131 students). See the Shell Lake School District district page for the complete list.