Very Good
#689 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 33% in state
Emerson Elementary
Elementary School · La Crosse School District · La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2101 Campbell Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Emerson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,109/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crosse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,078
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| La Crosse Offsite PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.9 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| First Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Crosse School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Elementary is listed in La Crosse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Elementary
Emerson Elementary is a public elementary school in La Crosse, WI, part of La Crosse School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Elementary
What grades does Emerson Elementary serve?
Emerson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Elementary rank in WI?
Emerson Elementary ranks #689 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Emerson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson Elementary a charter school?
No, Emerson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Emerson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Elementary?
32.5% of students at Emerson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (608) 789-7990
- Area population (ZIP 54601)
- 50,474
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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