Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Summary:

Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Shell Lake School District in Wisconsin. The school has 178 students and is located in Shell Lake, WI, a community ranked 180 out of 428 districts in the state.

Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, 91.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 55.05%. The school's performance for female and male students is also strong, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools. However, the school's performance for white students and students with special education needs is more concerning, ranking in the bottom half and bottom quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively. Interestingly, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is a bright spot, ranking in the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) generally outperforms the Birchwood Public Montessori and Birchwood Elementary schools on academic measures, particularly in mathematics. However, the school lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Hilltop Elementary and Haugen Elementary, in the Rice Lake Area School District. The school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has fluctuated between 3.3% and 13.9% in recent years, is an area of concern that the school and district may need to address.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 271 Highway 63
       Shell Lake, WI  54871-8893


(715) 468-7815

District: Shell Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,136 Help


Students who attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) usually attend:

High:    Shell Lake Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (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 (92.5%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) is $14,136.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shell Lake Elementary (3-6):

SchoolDigger ranks Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) 189th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) in the ranking list.)

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Shell Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shell Lake School District 180th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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Rank History for all students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.78 185th 633 70.8%
2006 68.55 256th 712 64.0%
2008 68.01 318th 1021 68.9%
2009 57.85 510th 1030 50.5%
2010 55.62 574th 1045 45.1%
2011 58.69 506th 1046 51.6%
2012 49.75 692nd 1045 33.8%
2013 54.84 541st 1053 48.6%
2014 43.92 712th 1061 32.9%
2015 50.93 616th 1076 42.8%
2016 37.73 754th 1075 29.9%
2017 38.66 733rd 1071 31.6%
2018 46.13 628th 1025 38.7%
2019 47.09 627th 1037 39.5%
2021 65.51 348th 1050 66.9%
2022 57.53 484th 1067 54.6%
2023 68.12 327th 1067 69.4%
2024 77.84 189th 1061 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 538th 721 25.4%
2019 30.89 533rd 742 28.2%
2021 42.54 419th 746 43.8%
2022 29.96 551st 748 26.3%
2023 12.55 758th 770 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 318th 854 62.8%
2019 62.56 261st 874 70.1%
2021 71.44 158th 847 81.3%
2022 51.53 415th 859 51.7%
2023 57.77 326th 871 62.6%
2024 79.46 93rd 866 89.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.89 516th 997 48.2%
2019 53.05 513th 1002 48.8%
2021 58.03 434th 1004 56.8%
2022 55.38 483rd 1017 52.5%
2023 61.83 396th 1010 60.8%
2024 77.00 184th 1011 81.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 703rd 997 29.5%
2019 42.71 651st 1002 35.0%
2021 72.36 225th 1003 77.6%
2022 57.70 442nd 1017 56.5%
2023 74.15 218th 1011 78.4%
2024 76.69 198th 1012 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.38 515th 718 28.3%
2021 55.09 302nd 699 56.8%
2022 33.19 513th 704 27.1%
2023 49.81 393rd 715 45.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a 6 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 293 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 291 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 265 1 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 291 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 156 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 190 2 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 190 2 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 173 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 157 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 164
1999 153 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 161
2000 145 2 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 136 1 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 145
2002 145 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 145 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 164 2 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 155 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 156 1 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 159 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 165
2008 160 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 165
2009 159 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 167 2 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 178
2011 171 1 2 2 11 0 3 0 190
2012 177 1 1 4 10 0 6 0 199
2013 178 1 1 2 13 1 7 0 203
2014 169 0 0 5 12 0 7 0 193
2015 186 0 0 5 10 1 8 0 210
2016 183 0 0 5 12 0 8 0 208
2017 184 0 0 3 5 0 10 0 202
2018 187 0 0 2 3 0 10 0 202
2019 188 0 0 7 3 0 12 0 210
2020 182 0 0 10 4 0 9 0 205
2021 134 0 1 8 4 0 10 0 157
2022 173 0 1 10 4 0 9 0 197
2023 160 1 1 9 2 0 5 0 178
2024 160 0 0 8 1 0 4 0 173

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 344 17.4 19.7 26.7
1990 302 16.8 17.9 30.5
1991 301 18.0 16.7 32.2
1992 274 18.0 15.2 34.3
1993 296 17.5 16.9 29.7
1994 162 11.7 13.8 33.3
1995 200 12.4 16.1 34
1996 200 12.4 16.1 34
1997 178 11.9 15.0 27.5
1998 164 13.2 12.4 28
1999 161 13.7 11.8 39.1
2000 155 13.7 11.3 40.6
2001 145 13.7 10.6 34.5
2002 155 11.7 13.2 44.5
2003 155 11.7 13.2 44.5
2004 177 12.7 13.9 57.1
2005 161 12.7 12.7 n/a
2006 164 13.5 12.1 n/a
2007 165 13.5 12.2 51.5
2008 165 14.5 11.4 49.1
2009 166 14.6 11.4 46.4
2010 178 15.1 11.7 53.4
2011 190 15.1 12.5 60.5
2012 199 15.1 13.1 65.8
2013 203 15.7 12.8 61.1
2014 193 16.5 11.6 63.7
2015 210 n/a n/a 60.5
2016 208 16.0 13.0 58.2
2017 202 16.7 12.0 55.4
2018 202 16.8 12.0 48
2019 210 17.2 12.1 57.1
2020 205 17.2 11.8 57.6
2021 157 17.8 8.7 54.1
2022 197 17.0 11.5 54.8
2023 178 16.9 10.5 52.2
2024 173 15.9 10.8 48

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 Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 344 17.4 19.7 26.7
1990 302 16.8 17.9 30.5
1991 301 18.0 16.7 32.2
1992 274 18.0 15.2 34.3
1993 296 17.5 16.9 29.7
1994 162 11.7 13.8 33.3
1995 200 12.4 16.1 34
1996 200 12.4 16.1 34
1997 178 11.9 15.0 27.5
1998 164 13.2 12.4 28
1999 161 13.7 11.8 39.1
2000 155 13.7 11.3 40.6
2001 145 13.7 10.6 34.5
2002 155 11.7 13.2 44.5
2003 155 11.7 13.2 44.5
2004 177 12.7 13.9 57.1
2005 161 12.7 12.7 n/a
2006 164 13.5 12.1 n/a
2007 165 13.5 12.2 51.5
2008 165 14.5 11.4 49.1
2009 166 14.6 11.4 46.4
2010 178 15.1 11.7 53.4
2011 190 15.1 12.5 60.5
2012 199 15.1 13.1 65.8
2013 203 15.7 12.8 61.1
2014 193 16.5 11.6 63.7
2015 210 n/a n/a 60.5
2016 208 16.0 13.0 58.2
2017 202 16.7 12.0 55.4
2018 202 16.8 12.0 48
2019 210 17.2 12.1 57.1
2020 205 17.2 11.8 57.6
2021 157 17.8 8.7 54.1
2022 197 17.0 11.5 54.8
2023 178 16.9 10.5 52.2
2024 173 15.9 10.8 48

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $688 (6.2%) $10,451 (93.8%) $11,139
2020 $1,065 (8.3%) $11,842 (91.7%) $12,907
2021 $631 (4.5%) $13,505 (95.5%) $14,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 327th of 1067 Elementary schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))32.740.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)32.740.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))51.981.5
 29.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)51.981.5
 29.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))4447.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)4447.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))6068.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)6068.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))5058.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Shell Lake School District)5058.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))7056.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Science (Shell Lake School District)7056.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))3842.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)3842.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))4655.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)4655.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))15.754.8
 39.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shell Lake School District)15.754.8
 39.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake Elementary (3-6))33.357.1
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shell Lake School District)33.357.1
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210178
 15.2%
African American01
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian01
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White188160
 14.9%
Two or More Races125
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%52.2%
 4.9%


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Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) ranks 189th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Shell Lake Elementary (3-6).

Students who attend Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) usually go on to attend:

High : Shell Lake Junior/Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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