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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW LISBON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551056001381

New Lisbon Elementary

500 S Forest St, New Lisbon, WI 53950 · (608) 562-3700 · Juneau County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL298 STUDENTS
Enrollment
298
Elementary
DISTRICT 274 · STATE 323
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 6% · 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
Pre-K
30
Kindergarten
37
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
30
Grade 4
40
Grade 5
43
Grade 6
41
Student demographics
White
27592%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
72%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 15%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
134%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15151%
Female
14749%

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Test scores

Forward Exam 2024-25 . % Meeting or Advanced
English Language Arts
38.0%
WI avg 53.1% . +8.4pp since 2023
Math
38.7%
WI avg 54.8% . +5.4pp since 2023
Source: Forward Exam. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
298
-89 (-23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 13.0:1
% White
92%
was 90%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About New Lisbon Elementary

Set in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, New Lisbon Elementary is a medium-sized K-5 school, operated by New Lisbon School District. It teaches 298 students across grades pre-K through 6.

New Lisbon Elementary is one of 2 schools operated by New Lisbon School District, a district that educates 548 students overall.

Demographically, New Lisbon Elementary records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Other groups include 4% multiracial, 2% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting New Lisbon Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Juneau County indicate median household earnings sit near $67,270, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Juneau County runs 24 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,471 students), of which New Lisbon Elementary is one.

New Lisbon Junior High/High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. New Lisbon Elementary's enrollment has edged down 23% since 2018, when it stood at 387 (now 298). Class-load math has fell: from 13.0:1 in 2018 to 11.3:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Juneau County at a glance

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Population
26,689
Census ACS
Median income
$67,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
3,471 students

Quick facts

School name
New Lisbon Elementary
District
New Lisbon School District
Address
500 S Forest St, New Lisbon, WI 53950
Phone
(608) 562-3700
County
Juneau County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
298
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
551056001381
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About New Lisbon Elementary
What is the total enrollment at New Lisbon Elementary?
New Lisbon Elementary enrolls approximately 298 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does New Lisbon Elementary serve?
New Lisbon Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at New Lisbon Elementary?
Approximately 11.3:1 students per teacher at New Lisbon Elementary.
What is the student diversity at New Lisbon Elementary?
Student demographics at New Lisbon Elementary are roughly 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is New Lisbon Elementary in?
New Lisbon Elementary is part of New Lisbon School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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