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Lakeshore Elementary

Summary:

Lakeshore Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 364 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, outperforming both the Fond du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic achievement.

Lakeshore Elementary's academic performance is truly remarkable, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science that are 20-40 percentage points higher than the district and state averages. The school's consistent high rankings, placing it in the top 5% of Wisconsin elementary schools, are a testament to its exceptional teaching and learning practices. Notably, Lakeshore Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom perform at the top of their respective categories.

Lakeshore Elementary's excellence extends beyond academic performance. The school has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.3% to 6.2% over the past five school years, significantly lower than the rates of nearby schools, which can exceed 27.5%. Additionally, Lakeshore Elementary achieves these exceptional outcomes with relatively efficient resource allocation, spending between $9,798 and $10,675 per student, lower than some nearby schools that can exceed $14,000 per student. This combination of high performance and cost-effective operations makes Lakeshore Elementary a model for other schools to emulate in their pursuit of providing a quality education to all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 706 Prairie Rd
       Fond du Lac, WI  54935-2705

(920) 929-2901

District: Fond du Lac School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,675 Help


Students who attend Lakeshore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sabish Middle
High:    Fond du Lac High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeshore Elementary ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary is 15.2. 8 elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeshore Elementary is $10,675. 8 elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeshore Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeshore Elementary 18th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Lakeshore Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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White students:


Fond du Lac School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac School District 296th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeshore Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.36 191st 633 69.8%
2005 70.11 224th 632 64.6%
2006 73.88 177th 712 75.1%
2007 71.63 202nd 689 70.7%
2008 64.52 394th 1021 61.4%
2009 78.38 129th 1030 87.5%
2010 80.91 82nd 1045 92.2%
2011 77.99 128th 1046 87.8%
2012 70.05 277th 1045 73.5%
2013 82.28 87th 1053 91.7%
2014 84.10 83rd 1061 92.2%
2015 90.14 14th 1076 98.7%
2016 89.48 46th 1075 95.7%
2017 93.02 17th 1071 98.4%
2018 86.36 78th 1025 92.4%
2019 79.52 157th 1037 84.9%
2021 70.25 278th 1050 73.5%
2022 84.97 103rd 1067 90.3%
2023 91.39 31st 1067 97.1%
2024 92.50 18th 1061 98.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.73 62nd 721 91.4%
2022 55.80 261st 748 65.1%
2023 91.48 20th 770 97.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 312th 854 63.5%
2019 83.97 51st 874 94.2%
2021 41.97 521st 847 38.5%
2022 87.23 29th 859 96.6%
2023 96.08 8th 871 99.1%
2024 97.39 4th 866 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.45 80th 997 92.0%
2019 78.71 151st 1002 84.9%
2021 69.85 271st 1004 73.0%
2022 84.33 96th 1017 90.6%
2023 90.15 36th 1010 96.4%
2024 91.54 19th 1011 98.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.72 70th 997 93.0%
2019 78.63 150th 1002 85.0%
2021 68.44 271st 1003 73.0%
2022 83.29 106th 1017 89.6%
2023 90.39 34th 1011 96.6%
2024 90.65 26th 1012 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeshore Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.85 20th 686 97.1%
2019 75.36 133rd 718 81.5%
2021 68.27 192nd 699 72.5%
2022 79.18 105th 704 85.1%
2023 85.67 52nd 715 92.7%
2024 90.57 21st 727 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lakeshore Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Open Quote Lakeshore is the best elementary school in Fond du Lac. Committed staff with high expectations. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, February 11, 2019

Open Quote School lacks diversity. Looks like a prison without the windows. Not a great learning environment. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Open Quote I am extremely impressed with Lakeshore. I am reminded continuously how fortunate we are to have such committed people here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lakeshore Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 435 n/a n/a 8 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 453 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 498 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 459 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 482 1 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 529 2 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 531 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 531 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 546 2 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 540 1 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 532 2 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 523 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2001 512 1 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 433 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 433 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 430 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 438 3 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 457 5 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 459 7 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 479 9 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2009 499 10 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 495 9 17 8 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 469 12 10 11 1 1 4 0 508
2012 464 12 11 11 1 0 3 0 502
2013 419 8 10 14 2 1 1 0 455
2014 410 4 7 15 2 1 5 0 444
2015 401 3 8 11 2 1 4 0 430
2016 411 7 7 15 2 0 4 0 446
2017 354 2 9 16 2 0 8 0 391
2018 359 6 7 18 1 0 7 0 398
2019 356 5 5 25 0 0 8 0 399
2020 340 5 8 27 0 0 11 0 391
2021 330 2 8 26 0 0 14 0 380
2022 318 1 5 21 1 0 16 0 362
2023 312 3 9 22 1 0 17 0 364
2024 320 0 7 27 1 0 13 0 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeshore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 445 24.0 18.5 5.4
1990 460 24.5 18.7 5.2
1991 501 25.0 20.0 10.6
1992 462 25.0 18.4 14.1
1993 493 21.6 22.8 14.2
1994 540 24.6 22.0 13.5
1995 546 24.0 22.8 13.4
1996 546 24.0 22.8 13.4
1997 560 24.5 22.9 16.6
1998 553 23.5 23.5 15.4
1999 548 23.1 23.7 18.8
2000 533 25.0 21.3 19.7
2001 525 23.5 22.3 21.3
2002 446 27.0 16.5 9.2
2003 446 27.0 16.5 9.2
2004 442 27.3 16.2 9.7
2005 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
2006 484 28.0 17.3 n/a
2007 490 26.0 18.8 9.6
2008 509 24.5 20.8 8.3
2009 538 28.2 19.1 10.4
2010 531 28.2 18.8 10.9
2011 508 25.7 19.7 13.2
2012 502 23.0 21.8 13.1
2013 455 22.0 20.6 12.5
2014 444 21.5 20.6 12.2
2015 430 n/a n/a 12.8
2016 446 25.0 17.8 11.7
2017 391 23.1 16.9 12
2018 398 21.1 18.8 12.3
2019 399 23.2 17.1 15.3
2020 391 21.8 17.8 17.1
2021 380 23.2 16.3 17.1
2022 362 24.3 14.8 16.6
2023 364 26.7 13.5 15.7
2024 368 24.1 15.2 17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeshore Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 445 24.0 18.5 5.4
1990 460 24.5 18.7 5.2
1991 501 25.0 20.0 10.6
1992 462 25.0 18.4 14.1
1993 493 21.6 22.8 14.2
1994 540 24.6 22.0 13.5
1995 546 24.0 22.8 13.4
1996 546 24.0 22.8 13.4
1997 560 24.5 22.9 16.6
1998 553 23.5 23.5 15.4
1999 548 23.1 23.7 18.8
2000 533 25.0 21.3 19.7
2001 525 23.5 22.3 21.3
2002 446 27.0 16.5 9.2
2003 446 27.0 16.5 9.2
2004 442 27.3 16.2 9.7
2005 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
2006 484 28.0 17.3 n/a
2007 490 26.0 18.8 9.6
2008 509 24.5 20.8 8.3
2009 538 28.2 19.1 10.4
2010 531 28.2 18.8 10.9
2011 508 25.7 19.7 13.2
2012 502 23.0 21.8 13.1
2013 455 22.0 20.6 12.5
2014 444 21.5 20.6 12.2
2015 430 n/a n/a 12.8
2016 446 25.0 17.8 11.7
2017 391 23.1 16.9 12
2018 398 21.1 18.8 12.3
2019 399 23.2 17.1 15.3
2020 391 21.8 17.8 17.1
2021 380 23.2 16.3 17.1
2022 362 24.3 14.8 16.6
2023 364 26.7 13.5 15.7
2024 368 24.1 15.2 17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeshore Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $302 (3.1%) $9,499 (96.9%) $9,801
2020 $281 (2.9%) $9,517 (97.1%) $9,798
2021 $536 (5.0%) $10,139 (95.0%) $10,675

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeshore Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 1067 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeshore Elementary)70.372.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)35.938.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakeshore Elementary)78.483.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)45.457.9
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeshore Elementary)63.373.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)3939
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakeshore Elementary)78.387.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)39.245.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Lakeshore Elementary)6579
 14%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac School District)44.348.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Lakeshore Elementary)71.771.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Fond du Lac School District)46.541
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeshore Elementary)39.158.3
 19.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)36.738.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakeshore Elementary)56.381.7
 25.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)39.352
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students399364
 8.8%
African American53
 40%
American Indian01
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic2522
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White356312
 12.4%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%15.7%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeshore Elementary

Yes! Lakeshore Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Lakeshore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sabish Middle
High : Fond du Lac High

Students at Lakeshore Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Lakeshore Elementary.


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