Shell Lake Primary (K-2) vs Spooner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
Shell Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
131 students
Spooner Elementary
Spooner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students
| Measure | Shell Lake Primary (K-2) Shell Lake, Wisconsin | Spooner Elementary Spooner, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,069 | #738 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17091 of 50,301 | #28699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 131 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Shell Lake | Spooner |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shell Lake Primary (K-2) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 44.9).
- •Spooner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 53.4%).
- •Shell Lake Primary (K-2) does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Spooner Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 131.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shell Lake Primary (K-2) better than Spooner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shell Lake Primary (K-2) ranks higher (61.6 vs 44.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shell Lake Primary (K-2) and Spooner Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Shell Lake and Spooner in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2): 131. Spooner Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shell Lake Primary (K-2) and Spooner Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) is 410th of 1,069 and Spooner Elementary is 738th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).