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Waters Elementary School vs. Lakeshore Elementary School

Should you attend Waters Elementary School or Lakeshore Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Waters Elementary School
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lakeshore Elementary School
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Waters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Lakeshore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waters Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeshore Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
393 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeshore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waters Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeshore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeshore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waters Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#494 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#45 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waters Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeshore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in WI)
80-84%
(Top 1% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waters Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lakeshore Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
1
Kindergarten Students
45
58
Grade 1 Students
62
61
Grade 2 Students
58
62
Grade 3 Students
69
63
Grade 4 Students
71
63
Grade 5 Students
52
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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