La Crosse Elementary

La Crosse Elementary serves 134 students from pre-K through sixth grade in La Crosse, Kansas. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by an academic score of 8.9 and a standout growth score of 9.5. That combination puts it 27th out of 1,293 public Kansas schools, meaning it outperforms 98% of schools statewide.

For a small rural elementary, those numbers are remarkable. One teacher for every 11.2 students keeps instruction personal, creating conditions for close, targeted feedback throughout the school day. The growth score of 9.5 is especially significant — it measures how much students advance year over year, independent of their starting point, which makes it a reliable signal of classroom effectiveness.

Among the 711 Kansas elementary schools, La Crosse ranks 26th — a standing that holds up against much larger suburban programs with far greater resources. Within the town itself, it ranks first among all three public schools. For families weighing elementary options in the region, La Crosse Elementary's record makes a clear and compelling case.

With an enrollment of 134 students, La Crosse Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, La Crosse Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.