- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shell Lake, WI
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551371001805
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shell Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shell Lake, WI.
School address
District: Shell Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551371001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 551371001805 · Shell Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) (153 students)
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
300 students
- Shell Lake Ele
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
153 students
- Shell Lake Pri
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
131 students
What this shows Shell Lake Junior/Senior High reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shell Lake Junior/Senior High compares
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shell Lake Junior/Senior High'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
Similar other schools in Shell Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shell Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Junior/Senior High?
41.8% of students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Shell Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High 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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High rank among public schools in Shell Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks #3 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 Junior/Senior High, Shell Lake School District also operates Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) (153 students) and Shell Lake Primary (K-2) (131 students). See the Shell Lake School District district page for the complete list.