Shell Lake Primary (K-2)

271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Shell Lake Primary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Shell Lake, WI, encompassing approximately 156 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shell Lake Primary (K-2)'s student population of 131 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
14%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17
(22-23)
11.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
131 students attend Shell Lake Primary (K-2).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shell Lake Primary (K-2) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shell Lake Primary (K-2)?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) has a student ration of 9:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Shell Lake Primary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Shell Lake, WI, encompassing approximately 156 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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