Shell Lake Primary (K-2) serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)'s student population of 128 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
128 students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shell Lake Primary (K-2) offer ?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shell Lake Primary (K-2) part of?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is part of Shell Lake School District.
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