Very Good
#792 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 38% in state
Locust Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Eau Claire Area School District · Eau Claire, WI
An Eau Claire Area School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3245 Locust Ln, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Locust Lane Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 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 43% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Locust Lane 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eau Claire), 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
$68,801
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Messiah Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Northwoods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eau Claire Area School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Locust Lane Elementary is listed in Eau Claire Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Locust Lane Elementary
Locust Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Eau Claire, WI, part of Eau Claire Area School District, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locust Lane Elementary
What grades does Locust Lane Elementary serve?
Locust Lane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Locust Lane Elementary?
Locust Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Lane Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Locust Lane Elementary rank in WI?
Locust Lane Elementary ranks #792 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Locust Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Locust Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Locust Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Locust Lane Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Locust Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Locust Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Locust Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Locust Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Locust Lane Elementary?
48.3% of students at Locust Lane 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Eau Claire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (715) 852-3700
- Area population (ZIP 54703)
- 43,022
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 54703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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