Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Shore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Shore Elementary School's student population of 110 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
South Shore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shore Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shore Elementary School's ranking?
South Shore Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend South Shore Elementary School?
110 students attend South Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Shore Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Elementary School?
South Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Shore Elementary School offer ?
South Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Shore Elementary School part of?
South Shore Elementary School is part of South Shore School District.
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