La Pointe Elementary

www.bayfield.k12.wi.us

11 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Pointe Elementary is a small, unique public school located on Madeline Island in Lake Superior, serving as a part of the Bayfield School District. Because of its remote island location, the school provides a highly personalized learning environment, often characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere. It serves as a vital educational hub for the families residing on the island, focusing on foundational academic development while fostering a deep connection to the local environment and community.

As a member of the Bayfield School District, the school benefits from the broader resources and curriculum standards of the district while maintaining its own distinct identity. The school’s presence on Madeline Island reflects a commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education in a rural setting, ensuring that island students receive a comprehensive academic experience that prepares them for future transitions within the district or beyond.

Total Students

1.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Pointe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
8 (72.7%)
Two or More
2 (18.2%)
Black
1 (9.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bayfield School District
Phone:	(715)747-3605
Website:	http://www.bayfield.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 3