Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)

www.shelllake.k12.wi.us

178 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Shell Lake Elementary is a public school located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Shell Lake School District, the institution focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to help upper-elementary students build a strong academic foundation while fostering personal and social development. The school’s curriculum is structured to prepare students for the transition into middle school, emphasizing core subject mastery alongside opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

The school prides itself on being a central pillar of the small-town Shell Lake community, utilizing its location on Highway 63 to maintain close ties with local families. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural Wisconsin districts, the school aims to offer personalized attention and a nurturing atmosphere. Families interested in specific academic calendars, staff directories, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive resources and updates through the official school website.

178

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
160 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (5.1 %)
Two or More
5 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Shell Lake School District
Phone:	(715)468-7815
Website:	http://www.shelllake.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 45