Enrollment
633
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oconomowoc, WI
Silver Lake Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Silver Lake Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551089001422
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Lake Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Oconomowoc · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Lake Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lake Intermediate ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Oconomowoc, WI.
School address
District: Oconomowoc Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551089001422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Lake Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Lake Intermediate
Silver Lake Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 633 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oconomowoc's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nature Hill Intermediate (750 students): Silver Lake Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.4:1).
Oconomowoc Area School District also operates Oconomowoc High (1,591 students) and Nature Hill Intermediate (750 students) alongside Silver Lake Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silver Lake Intermediate compares
Silver Lake Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Silver Lake Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconomowoc Area School District, which includes Silver Lake Intermediate.
$13,590
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.9%
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.
How Silver Lake Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nature Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Lawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Lake Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Oconomowoc
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake Intermediate
How many students attend Silver Lake Intermediate?
Silver Lake Intermediate has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Intermediate is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Silver Lake Intermediate?
13.9% of students at Silver Lake Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Lake Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Silver Lake Intermediate is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Lake Intermediate?
Silver Lake Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Lake Intermediate rank among public schools in Oconomowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lake Intermediate ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Oconomowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oconomowoc on the city page.
Is Silver Lake Intermediate a good school?
Silver Lake Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oconomowoc Area School District?
Besides Silver Lake Intermediate, Oconomowoc Area School District also operates Oconomowoc High (1,591 students), Nature Hill Intermediate (750 students), and Meadow View Elementary (548 students). See the Oconomowoc Area School District district page for the complete list.
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