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Elementary· 22 schools in district

Lakeside Elementary

4991 S US Highway 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902Oshkosh Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
243
Students
Total enrolled
$18,688
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 243 students in grades KG–05 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,688 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakeside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving grades KG–05 with 243 students. The district invests $18,688 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakeside Elementary

243
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution126 male · 117 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 80 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian3%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551119001488

Academic Outcomes at Lakeside Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54902

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,688Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,688
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,223
Student Support$3,551
Administration$2,243
Operations$2,803
Other$1,869
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,688 spent per student, an estimated $8,279 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
40%
State government
49.1%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,688/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Traeger ElementaryOakwood ElementaryOaklawn ElementaryRead Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Merrill MiddleTraeger MiddleTipler MiddleWebster Stanley Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
West HighNorth High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWinnebago County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOshkosh Area School District →
Phone: (920)424-0131
NCES ID: 551119001488
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oshkosh seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Oshkosh Area School District
High
West High
1,627 students · 09–12
● 56 opp29% FRL
High
North High
1,265 students · 09–12
● 43 opp52% FRL
Other
Ready 4 Learning School
574 students · PK–PK
● 56 opp34% FRL
Mid
Merrill Middle
453 students · 06–08
● 43 opp62% FRL
Elem
Traeger Elementary
439 students · PK–05
20% FRL
Mid
Traeger Middle
431 students · 06–08
16% FRL
Elem
Oakwood Elementary
409 students · PK–05
11% FRL
Elem
Oaklawn Elementary
392 students · KG–05
● 43 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4991 S US Highway 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.