Excellent
#158 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Elementary School · Shell Lake School District · Shell Lake, WI
An elementary school in Shell Lake, WI where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
271 Highway 63, Shell Lake, WI 54871
- Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) 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
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average484/100K
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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
$70,100
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$740/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shell Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is listed in Shell Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is a public elementary school in Shell Lake, WI, part of Shell Lake School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
What grades does Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) serve?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) rank in WI?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks #158 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) a charter school?
No, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) a Title I school?
No, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)?
48.0% of students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washburn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (715) 468-7815
- Area population (ZIP 54871)
- 3,323
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 54871; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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