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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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)
(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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(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
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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