Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District

The Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District in Wisconsin consists of two schools: Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle and Elkhart Lake High. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle is a standout school, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84.62% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.14%. The school also maintains low dropout rates and relatively low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Elkhart Lake High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 25th in 2022-2023 to 142nd in 2024-2025, despite still maintaining a 4-star rating.

While both schools have low dropout rates, around 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, they both face relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, around 17.7% for the same year. The schools also differ in their spending per student, with Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle spending $12,407 per student and Elkhart Lake High spending $17,347 per student. The free/reduced lunch rates are also lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively affluent student population in the district.