Serving 173 students in grades 3-6, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)'s student population of 173 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)'s ranking?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is ranked #809 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
173 students attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) offer ?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) part of?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is part of Shell Lake School District.
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