District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
3
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,371
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,443
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Shell Lake School District
Shell Lake School District operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. NCES reports 584 students and 52.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 283 of 450 Wisconsin districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $15,371 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,443 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 176 of 423 districts in Wisconsin. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.8%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 52.1
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $9,776,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Shell Lake School District location
Shell Lake, Wisconsin · 45.7299, -91.9367. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.9%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Shell Lake School District
3 current directory entries
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Showing 3 of 3 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) | Elementary | 03–06 | 153 | 9.6:1 |
| Shell Lake Junior/Senior High | High | 07–12 | 300 | 13.4:1 |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) | Elementary | PK–02 | 131 | 9.4:1 |