Very Good
#505 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Lake Superior Elementary
Elementary School · Ashland School District · Ashland, WI
An Ashland School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1101 Binsfield Rd, Ashland, WI 54806
- Math 37% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Superior Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lake Superior Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,556
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Marengo Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ashland School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Superior Elementary is listed in Ashland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Superior Elementary
Lake Superior Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashland, WI, part of Ashland School District, serving approximately 599 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Superior Elementary
What grades does Lake Superior Elementary serve?
Lake Superior Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Superior Elementary?
Lake Superior Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Superior Elementary rank in WI?
Lake Superior Elementary ranks #505 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lake Superior Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Superior Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Superior Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Superior Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Lake Superior Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Superior Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Superior Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Superior Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Superior Elementary?
60.8% of students at Lake Superior Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ashland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (715) 682-7085
- Area population (ZIP 54806)
- 11,708
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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