LAKE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lake Mills Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Mills Comm School District school district, located in Lake Mills, IA with about 323 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Lake Mills Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Mills Elementary School, located in Lake Mills, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grades. As part of the Lake Mills Community School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the emotional well-being of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while offering a curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Lake Mills Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of its small-town setting. The school staff often works closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach to education, aiming to create a sense of belonging and school pride. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Lake Mills Elementary School at (641) 592-1882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
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LAKE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Mills, IA with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
323
Teachers:
26.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 323 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.3%

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.