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Great Lakes Elementary

Summary:

Great Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school in Superior, Wisconsin, serving 388 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Superior School District.

Great Lakes Elementary consistently outperforms the Superior School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.54% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school's performance in Mathematics is also noteworthy, with 74% of 3rd graders and 62.75% of 4th graders proficient or better. Additionally, Great Lakes Elementary's 4th grade students excelled in Social Studies, with 72.55% proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (58.5%) and state (62.96%) averages. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Great Lakes Elementary generally outperforms the other elementary schools in the Superior School District, such as Four Corners Elementary, Lake Superior Elementary, Cooper Elementary, and Northern Lights Elementary, in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Great Lakes Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Lake Superior Elementary and Northern Lights Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 129 N 28th St E
       Superior, WI  54880-6548

(715) 395-8500

District: Superior School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,604 Help


Students who attend Great Lakes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Superior Middle
High:    Superior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Two or more races:
10.6%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Great Lakes Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Superior School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (81.7%), two or more races (10.6%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary is 16.6, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Superior School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Lakes Elementary is $11,604, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Superior School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Lakes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Elementary 338th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Great Lakes Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Superior School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior School District 299th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Lakes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.37 291st 632 54.0%
2006 76.21 149th 712 79.1%
2008 77.28 137th 1021 86.6%
2009 73.66 208th 1030 79.8%
2010 66.91 342nd 1045 67.3%
2011 56.93 539th 1046 48.5%
2012 63.64 405th 1045 61.2%
2013 57.41 479th 1053 54.5%
2014 65.20 345th 1061 67.5%
2015 61.94 433rd 1076 59.8%
2016 42.06 702nd 1075 34.7%
2017 42.92 686th 1071 35.9%
2018 44.76 647th 1025 36.9%
2019 53.21 522nd 1037 49.7%
2021 60.60 420th 1050 60.0%
2022 65.03 363rd 1067 66.0%
2023 71.23 274th 1067 74.3%
2024 68.97 338th 1061 68.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.44 32nd 77 58.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.65 342nd 721 52.6%
2019 53.50 288th 742 61.2%
2021 64.10 184th 746 75.3%
2022 44.26 393rd 748 47.5%
2023 74.94 118th 770 84.7%
2024 72.07 152nd 790 80.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.59 423rd 854 50.5%
2019 49.80 426th 874 51.3%
2021 53.44 350th 847 58.7%
2022 66.61 213th 859 75.2%
2023 76.17 110th 871 87.4%
2024 67.40 212th 866 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.99 553rd 997 44.5%
2019 55.60 472nd 1002 52.9%
2021 56.60 454th 1004 54.8%
2022 61.21 402nd 1017 60.5%
2023 60.73 416th 1010 58.8%
2024 64.41 387th 1011 61.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 708th 997 29.0%
2019 50.40 536th 1002 46.5%
2021 63.83 352nd 1003 64.9%
2022 66.99 307th 1017 69.8%
2023 78.59 168th 1011 83.4%
2024 71.63 273rd 1012 73.0%
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Rank History for White students at Great Lakes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 547th 686 20.3%
2019 40.61 468th 718 34.8%
2021 51.43 347th 699 50.4%
2022 54.84 323rd 704 54.1%
2023 64.99 220th 715 69.2%
2024 59.41 294th 727 59.6%
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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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Great Lakes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 474 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 474 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 436 2 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 443 2 3 3 11 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 435 2 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 433 5 2 1 9 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 424 3 1 1 10 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 408 4 5 6 10 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 408 4 5 6 10 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 358 5 6 5 10 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 342 7 6 7 13 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 335 8 5 5 8 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 374 12 4 5 10 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 339 12 3 5 7 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 327 19 4 8 9 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 330 12 4 8 11 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 366 21 3 7 14 2 0 0 413
2012 342 18 2 5 10 2 4 0 383
2013 329 15 3 5 11 1 9 0 373
2014 349 15 5 6 7 0 15 0 397
2015 353 12 3 3 2 0 18 0 391
2016 374 15 4 5 1 0 24 0 423
2017 389 20 6 6 12 0 20 0 453
2018 382 16 3 12 7 0 31 0 451
2019 382 11 7 8 6 0 43 0 457
2020 359 11 6 10 4 0 36 0 426
2021 337 9 5 10 5 0 48 0 414
2022 316 10 3 10 6 1 52 0 398
2023 317 15 4 7 3 1 41 0 388

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 Great Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 478 24.5 19.5 30.1
1996 478 24.5 19.5 30.1
1997 455 24.9 18.3 32.7
1998 462 26.0 17.8 32.5
1999 456 25.1 18.2 42.8
2000 450 26.1 17.2 43.1
2001 439 25.6 17.1 39.9
2002 433 27.0 16.0 39
2003 433 27.0 16.0 39
2004 384 24.3 15.8 29.9
2005 375 25.3 14.8 n/a
2006 361 25.9 13.9 n/a
2007 405 25.6 15.8 39.5
2008 366 24.2 15.1 34.7
2009 367 24.2 15.2 41.4
2010 365 22.7 16.0 44.1
2011 413 22.4 18.4 48.9
2012 383 23.5 16.2 44.1
2013 373 22.5 16.5 46.6
2014 397 23.4 16.9 43.8
2015 391 n/a n/a 43.2
2016 423 25.0 16.9 47
2017 453 24.9 18.1 44.4
2018 451 23.9 18.8 39.7
2019 457 25.5 17.9 45.7
2020 426 25.0 17.0 43.7
2021 414 26.0 15.9 46.1
2022 398 23.8 16.7 41.7
2023 388 23.3 16.6 40.2

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 Great Lakes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 478 24.5 19.5 30.1
1996 478 24.5 19.5 30.1
1997 455 24.9 18.3 32.7
1998 462 26.0 17.8 32.5
1999 456 25.1 18.2 42.8
2000 450 26.1 17.2 43.1
2001 439 25.6 17.1 39.9
2002 433 27.0 16.0 39
2003 433 27.0 16.0 39
2004 384 24.3 15.8 29.9
2005 375 25.3 14.8 n/a
2006 361 25.9 13.9 n/a
2007 405 25.6 15.8 39.5
2008 366 24.2 15.1 34.7
2009 367 24.2 15.2 41.4
2010 365 22.7 16.0 44.1
2011 413 22.4 18.4 48.9
2012 383 23.5 16.2 44.1
2013 373 22.5 16.5 46.6
2014 397 23.4 16.9 43.8
2015 391 n/a n/a 43.2
2016 423 25.0 16.9 47
2017 453 24.9 18.1 44.4
2018 451 23.9 18.8 39.7
2019 457 25.5 17.9 45.7
2020 426 25.0 17.0 43.7
2021 414 26.0 15.9 46.1
2022 398 23.8 16.7 41.7
2023 388 23.3 16.6 40.2

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 Great Lakes Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (2.1%) $9,261 (97.9%) $9,455
2020 $211 (2.0%) $10,520 (98.0%) $10,731
2021 $646 (5.6%) $10,958 (94.4%) $11,604

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Lakes 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 522nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 1067 Elementary schools
 24.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Elementary)41.350
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)38.437.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Elementary)58.754.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)54.142.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Elementary)57.871.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)4652.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Elementary)40.658.3
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)42.641.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Great Lakes Elementary)59.471.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Superior School District)59.660.1
 0.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Great Lakes Elementary)60.958.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Superior School District)57.553.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Elementary)3940.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Superior School District)46.636.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Elementary)29.559.4
 29.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Superior School District)42.441.5
 0.9%
   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 Students457388
 15.1%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White382317
 17%
Two or More Races4341
 4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%40.2%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Lakes Elementary

Great Lakes Elementary ranks 338th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Great Lakes Elementary.

Students at Great Lakes Elementary are 82% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Great Lakes Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Superior Middle
High : Superior High


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