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#246 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 12% in state

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes

Elementary School · Northland Pines School District · Land O' Lakes, WI

An elementary school in Land O' Lakes, WI where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6485 Town Hall Rd, Land O' Lakes, WI 54540

  • Math 74% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,227
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 43 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average312/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,438

Median home value

$223,800

Median rent

$779/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Northland Pines School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle RiverEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–6Not available497Compare →
Northland Pines Elementary-st GermainEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available92Compare →
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (npmlc)Charter · enrollment unverified8.9PK–4Not available70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Northland Pines School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$17,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes is listed in Northland Pines School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes is a public elementary school in Land O' Lakes, WI, part of Northland Pines School District, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes

What grades does Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes serve?

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes?

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes?

The student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes rank in WI?

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes ranks #246 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes's MySchoolScout rating?

Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes 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 Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes a charter school?

No, Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes a Title I school?

No, Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes?

52.8% of students at Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes 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 – 4th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Vilas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 54540)
985
Area median age
60.9
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 54540; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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