Very Good
#537 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
Elementary School · Shell Lake School District · Shell Lake, WI
An elementary school in Shell Lake, WI serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
271 Highway 63, Shell Lake, WI 54871
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shell Lake Primary (k-2) 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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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
$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
- #2 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 Primary (k-2) is listed in Shell Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
Shell Lake Primary (k-2) is a public elementary school in Shell Lake, WI, part of Shell Lake School District, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
What grades does Shell Lake Primary (k-2) serve?
Shell Lake Primary (k-2) serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Shell Lake Primary (k-2)?
Shell Lake Primary (k-2) has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Primary (k-2)?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Primary (k-2) 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 Shell Lake Primary (k-2) rank in WI?
Shell Lake Primary (k-2) ranks #537 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Shell Lake Primary (k-2)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Shell Lake Primary (k-2) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shell Lake Primary (k-2) a charter school?
No, Shell Lake Primary (k-2) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shell Lake Primary (k-2) a Title I school?
No, Shell Lake Primary (k-2) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shell Lake Primary (k-2)?
57.8% of students at Shell Lake Primary (k-2) 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washburn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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