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3 schools in Shell Lake School District

Wisconsin · 584 students · 1 city

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Shell Lake School District's 3 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 584 students (2 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Shell Lake School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
584
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Shell Lake School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
584#267 of 290#8,805 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#239 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.2:1#19 of 290#1,262 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
46.7%#63 of 289#4,652 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 Shell Lake School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 698 to 584 students (down 16%) and from 49 to 52 full-time teachers (up 6%), 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
Shell Lake Junior/Senior HighShell LakeHigh07-12300
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)Shell LakeElementary03-06153
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)Shell LakeElementaryPK-02131

About Shell Lake School District

Shell Lake School District runs 3 public schools across Wisconsin, collectively serveing roughly 584 students.

In terms of grade levels, Shell Lake School District consists of 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 195 in this district, below the Wisconsin typical of 370.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 584 students in SY 2020-21 versus 584 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Shell Lake School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Shell Lake School District run?
Shell Lake School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 584 students in Wisconsin.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Shell Lake School District?
Shell Lake School District includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Shell Lake School District?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is the largest public school in Shell Lake School District by enrollment, with approximately 300 students.
What grade levels does Shell Lake School District serve?
Shell Lake School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.