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3 schools in Clear Lake School District

Wisconsin · 527 students · 1 city

Clear Lake School District's footprint covers 3 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 527 (an average of 176 per school).

4-year change in Clear Lake School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
527
-58 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Clear Lake School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
51.5%#160 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
527#284 of 290#9,084 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#190 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#85 of 290#2,530 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.3%#151 of 289#6,185 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Clear Lake School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 609 to 527 students (down 13%) and from 45 to 42 full-time teachers (down 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Gaylord A Nelson Educational CenterClear LakeElementaryPK-06266
Clear Lake HighClear LakeHigh09-12189
Clear Lake Junior HighClear LakeMiddle07-0872

About Clear Lake School District

Clear Lake School District is a low-population Wisconsin school district running 3 schools with combined enrollment near 527.

In terms of grade levels, Clear Lake School District is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Clear Lake School District is about 176, noticeably below the Wisconsin average of roughly 370.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 585 students in SY 2020-21 versus 527 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clear Lake School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District operates 3 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 527 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Clear Lake School District?
Clear Lake School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Clear Lake School District?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center is the largest public school in Clear Lake School District by enrollment, with approximately 266 students.
What grade levels does Clear Lake School District serve?
Clear Lake School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.