- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Turtle Lake, WI
Turtle Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Lake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551506001956
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Lake High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Turtle Lake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turtle Lake High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Turtle Lake, WI.
School address
District: Turtle Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551506001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Turtle Lake High shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551506001956 · Turtle Lake, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 11.9:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Turtle Lake Elementary (215 students)
Turtle Lake High shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Turtle Lake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
215 students
- This school
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 High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Lake High compares
Turtle Lake High 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$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
30
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Turtle Lake High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laker Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Lake High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turtle Lake High
How many students attend Turtle Lake High?
Turtle Lake High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Turtle Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake High is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 High?
35.3% of students at Turtle Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Lake High is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Lake High?
Turtle Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Turtle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake High ranks #4 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 High, Turtle Lake School District also operates Turtle Lake Elementary (215 students), Turtle Lake Middle (96 students), and Laker Online (15 students). See the Turtle Lake School District district page for the complete list.