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#1519 of 2,105 schools in WI
Lake Superior Elementary
Elementary School · Superior School District · Superior, WI
An elementary school in Superior, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6200 E 3rd St, Superior, WI 54880
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Superior Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Superior), 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
$66,942
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ports Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Bryant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Cooper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 308 | 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.
Superior School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Superior Elementary is listed in Superior 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 Superior, WI, part of Superior School District, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,519 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Elementary is 15.7:1. 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 #1,519 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lake Superior Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Superior Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
41.8% 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (715) 398-7672
- Area population (ZIP 54880)
- 30,211
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 54880; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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