Bayfield Elementary

bayfield.k12.wi.us

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bayfield Elementary, located in the picturesque town of Bayfield, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, the school benefits from a unique geographical setting that often integrates the region’s rich natural environment and cultural heritage into its educational identity. As part of the School District of Bayfield, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the individual needs of its students.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, which reflects the small-town character of the Bayfield area. By emphasizing community involvement and a collaborative approach to education, Bayfield Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success while honoring the traditions and values of the Northwoods. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, staff, or district initiatives can visit their website at http://bayfield.k12.wi.us.

206

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bayfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	24
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	144

American Indian
144 (69.9 %)
White
27 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (11.7 %)
Two or More
10 (4.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bayfield School District
Phone:	(715)779-3201
Website:	http://bayfield.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30