Lake Superior Elementary School

1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Superior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Superior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Lake Superior Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Superior Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Superior Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1635 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
38%
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
21%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
57%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Superior Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Superior Elementary School is ranked #1635 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lake Superior Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Superior Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marengo Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Lake Superior Elementary School?
644 students attend Lake Superior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Superior Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Superior Elementary School?
Lake Superior Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Superior Elementary School offer ?
Lake Superior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Superior Elementary School part of?
Lake Superior Elementary School is part of Ashland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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