Turtle Lake Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Turtle Lake Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Turtle Lake Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Turtle Lake Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School?
220 students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Turtle Lake Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Lake Elementary School?
Turtle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Lake Elementary School part of?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is part of Turtle Lake School District.
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