Enrollment
11
Elementary
DISTRICT 100 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BAYFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550090002358
La Pointe Elementary
868 Whitefish St, La Pointe, WI 54850 · (715) 747-3605 · Ashland County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
3 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 27% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 27% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where La Pointe Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #1,156 of 1,157 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
-1 (-8%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 13
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 1.6 | 6.9:1 | 27% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 1.5 | 11.3:1 | 29% (5) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 0.3 | 48.0:1 | 33% (4) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 58% (7) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 1.5 | 10.0:1 | 93% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 33% (3) |
| 2010-11 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 62% (8) |
| 2000-01 | 19 | 2 | 9.5:1 | 63% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Pointe Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (15 to 11); teachers up 7% (1.5 to 1.6).
About La Pointe Elementary
La Pointe Elementary is one of the public schools in La Pointe, Wisconsin. It is a very small elementary school. The school teaches kindergarten through 6 and enrolls 11 students. The school is 97% below the average for elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Bayfield School District oversees La Pointe Elementary and 3 other schools, with 415 students in total.
The share of White students at La Pointe Elementary is 73%, a majority. Smaller groups are 18% multiracial and 9% Black. For comparison, the population of Ashland County is roughly 83% White.
There are about 6.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at La Pointe Elementary, which has 1.6. The school's 6.9:1 compares with an average of 14.7:1 for elementary schools in Wisconsin. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 27%. That rate is below the 56% average among public schools in Ashland County.
In Ashland County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $62,462 a year, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Public schools in Ashland County number 11, with about 2,352 students.
Among nearby public schools, Bayfield High is closest at about 2.8 miles. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, La Pointe Elementary is Rural: Remote.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was an 8% drop, from 12 to 11. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 12.0:1 in 2020-21 to 6.9:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for La Pointe Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ashland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,080
Census ACS
Median income
$62,462
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,352 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bayfield School District
- Bayfield ElementaryElementary · 189 students
- Bayfield HighHigh · 119 students
- Bayfield MiddleMiddle · 96 students
Nearby schools
- Bayfield High2.8 mi · 119
- Bayfield Middle2.8 mi · 96
- Bayfield Elementary2.8 mi · 189
- Washburn Elementary8.9 mi · 285
- Washburn Middle9.1 mi · 80
- Washburn High9.1 mi · 182
Frequently asked questions
About La Pointe ElementaryHow many students attend La Pointe Elementary?
La Pointe Elementary enrolls approximately 11 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does La Pointe Elementary serve?
La Pointe Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at La Pointe Elementary?
Approximately 6.9:1 students per teacher at La Pointe Elementary.
What is the student diversity at La Pointe Elementary?
Student demographics at La Pointe Elementary are roughly 73% White, 9% Black, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees La Pointe Elementary?
La Pointe Elementary is overseen by Bayfield School District in Ashland County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.