Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center

www.clwarriors.org

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center, located in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for the Clear Lake School District. Named in honor of the former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson—a native of Clear Lake and the founder of Earth Day—the school reflects a commitment to community development and civic engagement. It functions as a foundational institution within the small, close-knit rural community, providing K-12 educational services that emphasize both academic growth and the development of local values.

As part of the Clear Lake School District, the center operates under the "Warriors" identity, focusing on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The facility is designed to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students navigate their educational journeys. Through its academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, consistent with the legacy of its namesake.

284

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
261 (91.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Clear Lake School District
Phone:	(715)263-2117
Website:	http://www.clwarriors.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 32

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 33