Lake Delton Elementary

Summary:

Lake Delton Elementary is a public elementary school serving 217 students in grades PK-5 in the Wisconsin Dells School District. Located in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, the school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a current statewide ranking of 463 out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Lake Delton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, particularly in English Language Arts, where the school's proficiency rates range from 56.67% to 66.67% compared to the district's 53.04% to 58.68% and the state's 52.07% to 53.75%. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups also perform exceptionally well, often ranking in the top quartile of Wisconsin elementary schools. However, the school faces challenges with a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 24.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state's rate of 17.4% in 2020-2021.

Despite the high chronic absenteeism, Lake Delton Elementary serves a population with significant socioeconomic needs, with 59.66% to 62.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This context is important when considering the school's academic performance and the resources and support needed to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Nearby schools like Lewiston Elementary and Prairie Ridge Intermediate may provide interesting comparisons for parents to consider.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 W Delavan St
       Lake Delton, WI  53965


(608) 253-4391

District: Wisconsin Dells School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,345 Help


Students who attend Lake Delton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wisconsin Dells Middle School
High:    Wisconsin Dells High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Hispanic:
36.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Delton Elementary ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.28. (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 (51.4%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Delton Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Delton Elementary is $12,345.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Delton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Delton Elementary 463rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Lake Delton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wisconsin Dells School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Dells School District 204th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Delton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.94 600th 712 15.7%
2007 41.01 511th 689 25.8%
2008 54.92 565th 1021 44.7%
2009 53.81 575th 1030 44.2%
2010 29.42 872nd 1045 16.6%
2011 46.97 725th 1046 30.7%
2012 56.02 568th 1045 45.6%
2013 48.99 627th 1053 40.5%
2014 48.75 634th 1061 40.2%
2015 63.49 398th 1076 63.0%
2016 54.32 530th 1075 50.7%
2017 61.20 421st 1071 60.7%
2018 65.22 343rd 1025 66.5%
2019 72.48 251st 1037 75.8%
2021 73.20 243rd 1050 76.9%
2022 65.76 352nd 1067 67.0%
2023 51.45 587th 1067 45.0%
2024 61.28 463rd 1061 56.4%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.95 68th 275 75.3%
2022 87.01 13th 248 94.8%
2023 66.30 42nd 249 83.1%
2024 81.25 27th 269 90.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.56 166th 854 80.6%
2019 75.29 115th 874 86.8%
2021 76.93 102nd 847 88.0%
2022 57.68 329th 859 61.7%
2023 57.63 329th 871 62.2%
2024 63.31 263rd 866 69.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 214th 997 78.5%
2019 68.00 297th 1002 70.4%
2021 67.46 292nd 1004 70.9%
2022 60.39 414th 1017 59.3%
2023 46.60 607th 1010 39.9%
2024 66.89 340th 1011 66.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.05 430th 997 56.9%
2019 74.95 188th 1002 81.2%
2021 77.69 162nd 1003 83.8%
2022 68.61 287th 1017 71.8%
2023 57.84 464th 1011 54.1%
2024 51.15 568th 1012 43.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.18 74th 331 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Delton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.34 163rd 686 76.2%
2019 65.85 216th 718 69.9%
2021 85.41 54th 699 92.3%
2022 61.79 254th 704 63.9%
2023 52.41 353rd 715 50.6%
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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Open Quote Older building but does not deter from the superb staff. Everyone in the building works hard and strives to give their very best to every student. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Delton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 170 n/a 1 n/a 8 n/a n/a 0 179
1990 189 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 179 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 174 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 187 2 0 3 13 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 208 0 4 0 15 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 171 2 1 0 11 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 171 2 1 0 11 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 177 3 1 0 15 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 176 2 8 0 12 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 189 3 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 158 4 0 1 21 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 178 3 0 7 19 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 160 2 0 13 24 n/a n/a 0 199
2003 160 2 0 13 24 n/a n/a 0 199
2004 146 1 0 13 35 n/a n/a 0 195
2005 142 0 0 25 42 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 115 1 2 35 45 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 112 1 2 32 34 n/a n/a 0 181
2008 102 1 1 37 17 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 114 2 0 35 20 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 129 2 2 47 20 n/a n/a 0 200
2011 122 4 3 55 16 0 4 0 204
2012 134 2 4 65 13 0 3 0 221
2013 123 3 5 66 13 0 4 0 214
2014 112 2 5 69 11 1 6 0 206
2015 110 0 6 72 8 1 12 0 209
2016 99 0 4 81 8 1 10 0 203
2017 112 2 2 78 4 1 14 0 213
2018 120 1 0 70 11 0 12 0 214
2019 127 5 1 66 6 0 5 0 210
2020 126 7 1 69 6 0 4 0 213
2021 126 5 0 52 5 0 5 0 193
2022 147 6 1 67 11 0 6 0 238
2023 124 5 1 73 8 0 6 0 217
2024 112 4 2 79 10 0 11 0 218

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 Lake Delton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 179 10.0 17.9 8.4
1990 193 10.0 19.3 3.1
1991 190 9.1 20.8 13.7
1992 185 10.5 17.6 14.6
1993 205 11.7 17.5 15.6
1994 227 15.3 14.8 14.5
1995 185 11.9 15.5 15.1
1996 185 11.9 15.5 15.1
1997 196 14.9 13.2 21.9
1998 198 16.4 12.1 26.3
1999 209 15.4 13.6 28.2
2000 184 14.9 12.3 26.1
2001 207 14.9 13.9 28
2002 199 14.0 14.2 39.7
2003 199 14.0 14.2 39.7
2004 195 14.5 13.4 42.6
2005 209 15.5 13.5 n/a
2006 198 15.0 13.2 n/a
2007 181 17.0 10.6 47
2008 158 14.8 10.7 38.6
2009 171 14.7 11.6 50.3
2010 200 14.7 13.5 52.5
2011 204 13.3 15.2 56.4
2012 221 14.1 15.6 60.2
2013 214 14.0 15.2 62.6
2014 206 14.6 14.1 66
2015 209 n/a n/a 61.7
2016 203 15.0 13.5 64.5
2017 213 14.9 14.2 56.3
2018 214 15.1 14.1 53.7
2019 210 15.1 13.8 66.7
2020 213 15.1 14.0 60.1
2021 193 15.0 12.7 62.7
2022 238 15.2 15.5 59.7
2023 217 15.4 14.0 62.7
2024 218 15.5 14.0 69.3

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 Lake Delton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 179 10.0 17.9 8.4
1990 193 10.0 19.3 3.1
1991 190 9.1 20.8 13.7
1992 185 10.5 17.6 14.6
1993 205 11.7 17.5 15.6
1994 227 15.3 14.8 14.5
1995 185 11.9 15.5 15.1
1996 185 11.9 15.5 15.1
1997 196 14.9 13.2 21.9
1998 198 16.4 12.1 26.3
1999 209 15.4 13.6 28.2
2000 184 14.9 12.3 26.1
2001 207 14.9 13.9 28
2002 199 14.0 14.2 39.7
2003 199 14.0 14.2 39.7
2004 195 14.5 13.4 42.6
2005 209 15.5 13.5 n/a
2006 198 15.0 13.2 n/a
2007 181 17.0 10.6 47
2008 158 14.8 10.7 38.6
2009 171 14.7 11.6 50.3
2010 200 14.7 13.5 52.5
2011 204 13.3 15.2 56.4
2012 221 14.1 15.6 60.2
2013 214 14.0 15.2 62.6
2014 206 14.6 14.1 66
2015 209 n/a n/a 61.7
2016 203 15.0 13.5 64.5
2017 213 14.9 14.2 56.3
2018 214 15.1 14.1 53.7
2019 210 15.1 13.8 66.7
2020 213 15.1 14.0 60.1
2021 193 15.0 12.7 62.7
2022 238 15.2 15.5 59.7
2023 217 15.4 14.0 62.7
2024 218 15.5 14.0 69.3

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 Lake Delton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (5.6%) $10,044 (94.4%) $10,638
2020 $562 (5.3%) $10,026 (94.7%) $10,588
2021 $904 (7.3%) $11,441 (92.7%) $12,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Delton 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 251st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 587th of 1067 Elementary schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Delton Elementary)46.745.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)38.137.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Delton Elementary)76.746.9
 29.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)62.753.9
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Delton Elementary)5030
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)44.847.9
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Delton Elementary)66.715
 51.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)56.947.9
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Lake Delton Elementary)58.360
 1.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Dells School District)56.961.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Lake Delton Elementary)62.540
 22.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin Dells School District)59.550.4
 9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Delton Elementary)5058.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Dells School District)38.641.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Delton Elementary)6558.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Dells School District)50.458.5
 8.1%
   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 Students210217
 3.3%
African American55
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian11
Hispanic6673
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White127124
 2.4%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%62.7%
 4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Lake Delton Elementary.

Lake Delton Elementary ranks 463rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lake Delton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wisconsin Dells Middle School
High : Wisconsin Dells High

Students at Lake Delton Elementary are 51% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American.


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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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