Shell Lake Primary (K-2)

271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shell Lake Primary (K-2)'s student population of 128 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
87%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
128 students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shell Lake Primary (K-2) offer ?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shell Lake Primary (K-2) part of?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is part of Shell Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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