Excellent
#261 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 12% in state
North Lake Elementary
Elementary School · North Lake School District · North Lake, WI
An elementary school in North Lake, WI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 188, North Lake, WI 53064
- Math 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Lake Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Lake 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Swallow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Merton PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 2.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Divine Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Lake Elementary is listed in North Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Lake Elementary
North Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in North Lake, WI, part of North Lake School District, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Lake Elementary
What grades does North Lake Elementary serve?
North Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend North Lake Elementary?
North Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Lake Elementary rank in WI?
North Lake Elementary ranks #261 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is North Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Lake Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, North Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Lake Elementary?
1.1% of students at North Lake 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (262) 966-2033
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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