- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Turtle Lake, WI
Turtle Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551506001955
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Lake Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Turtle Lake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turtle Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turtle Lake, WI.
School address
District: Turtle Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551506001955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Turtle Lake Elementary shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 551506001955 · Turtle Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 10.8:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Turtle Lake High (119 students)
Turtle Lake Elementary shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Turtle Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Turtle Lake Elementary
215 students
- Turtle Lake Hi
Turtle Lake High
119 students
- Turtle Lake Mi
Turtle Lake Middle
96 students
- Laker Online 15
Laker Online
15 students
What this shows Turtle Lake Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Lake Elementary compares
Turtle Lake Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,889
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Turtle Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Turtle Lake School District reports $14,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turtle Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laker Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Turtle 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turtle Lake Elementary
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary?
Turtle Lake Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Turtle Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Turtle Lake Elementary?
44.3% of students at Turtle Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Lake Elementary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Lake Elementary?
Turtle Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turtle Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Turtle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turtle 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 Turtle Lake School District?
Besides Turtle Lake Elementary, Turtle Lake School District also operates Turtle Lake High (119 students), Turtle Lake Middle (96 students), and Laker Online (15 students). See the Turtle Lake School District district page for the complete list.