SHELL LAKE PRIMARY (K-2)

Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shell Lake School District school district, located in Shell Lake, WI with about 198 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 12 teachers, Shell Lake Primary (K-2) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Shell Lake Primary School, located at 271 Highway 63 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, serves as the foundational educational setting for students in grades Kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Shell Lake School District, the primary school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong curiosity for learning. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while ensuring that young students feel safe, valued, and encouraged as they begin their formal educational journey.

Beyond the classroom, Shell Lake Primary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and school. By maintaining a small-town educational feel, the school aims to provide personalized attention to each student, allowing teachers to address individual needs during these critical formative years. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current staff contacts, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.shelllake.k12.wi.us to keep the community informed and connected.

For more information, contact Shell Lake Primary (K-2) at (715) 468-7889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871-8893
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SHELL LAKE PRIMARY (K-2) is a public Title I school in Shell Lake, WI with about 198 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
198
Teachers:
12.95
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 198 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELL LAKE PRIMARY (K-2) is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.