Excellent
#159 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 8% in state
Three Lakes Elementary
Elementary School · Three Lakes School District · Three Lakes, WI
An elementary school in Three Lakes, WI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6930 W School St, Three Lakes, WI 54562
- Math 68% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Three Lakes Elementary score 64% 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Three Lakes 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Low202/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Three Lakes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,875
Median home value
$291,800
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Three Lakes School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Camp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 123 | 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.
Three Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Three Lakes Elementary is listed in Three Lakes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Three Lakes Elementary
Three Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school in Three Lakes, WI, part of Three Lakes School District, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Three Lakes Elementary
What grades does Three Lakes Elementary serve?
Three Lakes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Three Lakes Elementary?
Three Lakes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Three Lakes Elementary rank in WI?
Three Lakes Elementary ranks #159 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Three Lakes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Three Lakes Elementary 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 Three Lakes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Lakes Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Three Lakes Elementary a charter school?
No, Three Lakes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Three Lakes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Three Lakes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Lakes Elementary?
48.2% of students at Three Lakes 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (715) 546-3323
- Area population (ZIP 54562)
- 1,867
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 54562; 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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