South Shore Elementary

South Shore School District
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
114 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
South Shore Elementary, located in Port Wing, Wisconsin, serves as a cornerstone of the rural Bayfield County community. As part of the South Shore School District, the school is situated in a scenic area along the shores of Lake Superior, emphasizing a close-knit, small-town atmosphere. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that prioritizes individualized instruction, leveraging its small class sizes to foster strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the local community.

Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates its unique geographical setting into its identity, often highlighting the importance of the outdoors and the surrounding environment in student development. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive learning environment, South Shore Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while preserving the values and collaborative spirit of the Northwoods community.
114
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    100 (87.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
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: South Shore School District
Phone: (715)774-3500
Website: http://www.sshore.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 21
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 18
Gender Ratio