Excellent
#4 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
North Lakeland Elementary
Elementary School · North Lakeland School District · Manitowish Waters, WI
An elementary school in Manitowish Waters, WI where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12686 County Road K, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
- Math 76% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Lakeland Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Lakeland 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average312/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,607
Median home value
$647,500
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Lakeland School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Lakeland Elementary is listed in North Lakeland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Lakeland Elementary
North Lakeland Elementary is a public elementary school in Manitowish Waters, WI, part of North Lakeland School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about North Lakeland Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Lakeland Elementary
What grades does North Lakeland Elementary serve?
North Lakeland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend North Lakeland Elementary?
North Lakeland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakeland Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Lakeland Elementary rank in WI?
North Lakeland Elementary ranks #4 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is North Lakeland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Lakeland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Lakeland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Lakeland Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Lakeland Elementary a charter school?
No, North Lakeland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Lakeland Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Lakeland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Lakeland Elementary?
33.1% of students at North Lakeland 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Vilas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (715) 543-8417
- Area population (ZIP 54545)
- 954
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 62
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 54545; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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