Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lake Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Mills Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lake Mills, WI, covering approximately 77.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Mills Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Mills Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
11%
14%
White
84%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Mills Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lake Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Creek Public School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lake Mills Elementary School?
613 students attend Lake Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lake Mills Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Mills Elementary School?
Lake Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Mills Elementary School offer ?
Lake Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Mills Elementary School part of?
Lake Mills Elementary School is part of Lake Mills Area School District.
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