• 95% of ELG students earn a high school diploma; the state average is 90%.
• 85% of ELG grads go to Technical School or College; state average is 68%.
• 61% of ELG students participate in school athletics; state average is 43%.
• 55% of ELG students participate in other school co-curricular activities; state average 34%.
• 42 ELG students take fiber optic distance learning classes.
• ELG student leaders have their own class designed to learn and develop leadership skills.
• ELG floriculture and landscaping teams are annually the best in the state - and rank in the top 25% nationally.
• ELG middle school teachers are "Kid Biz" participants as part of Cable in the Classroom.
• Elementary and middle school students reach out to the community with "Adopt a Friend" and "Meals on Wheels" programs for senior citizens.
• ELG has one of the largest foreign exchange programs in the state (33% of our high school students are AFS members).

• Programming for students in pre-school through grade 12.
• A five-day per week, half-day, four-year-old kindergarten.
• A choice of full-day or half-day five-year-old kindergarten.
• An active parent-teacher organization: "Parents, Teachers, Kids" (PTK)
• Many opportunities for parent involvement and volunteering.
• A strong community recreation program.
• Volleyball, basketball, football and wrestling at the middle school level.
• Instrumental music beginning in the sixth grade.
• A state-of-the-art, fully interactive distance learning center.
• Fiber optic connections.
• Multiple community service opportunities for students at all levels.
• An active AFS organization.
• An award-winning FFA chapter.
• Middle and high school student governments.
• Services for students with special needs.
• Community support for the fine arts, vocational programs, music education and for physical education.
• Before, during and after school day care available in the K-8 building.
• Specific classes and initiatives designed to foster leadership characteristics in students.
• A wellness/fitness center on campus that is available to district residents.
• An enrichment-based summer school program.

ELGSD offers a quality, well-rounded education in a small school setting.

• Parent involvement is greater in small schools.
• Our student/teacher ratio for grades 1-3 is 14 to 1. Optimal class size for grades 1-3 is 15 students or less per teacher.
• In small classes and small schools, teachers can stop problems before they develop, get to know the children better and can individualize instruction.
• A "no cut" policy is honored in our schools for athletes and other co-cirriculars. All students may participate and develop skills to their maximum.
• The annual average class size in grades PreK-12 is 16 to 1.

• The 2002-03 mill rate is 9.55 which is comparable to or less than most neighboring school districts.
• The district will be debt-free in 2007.
• The district's fund balance is $1,152,739 or 22.5% of its operational budget (16% is considered very good).
• An educational foundation is being developed by community leaders to supplement and enrich our educational programming.

The Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District is located in the beautiful rolling hills of east central Wisconsin, bordering the northern edge of the Kettle Moraine State Forest (northern unit). Residents and visitors enjoy year-round outdoor recreational activities. The village of Elkhart lake is the home of renowned resorts and restaurants, and Road America.

Residents enjoy living in a quiet, country setting while employment, shopping and cultural activities are only a short drive away. Additionally, the Elkhart lake-Glenbeulah area is equidistant from Green Bay or Milwaukee, making more metropolitan opportunities within easy reach.


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