Summary:
The Ladysmith School District has only one elementary school, Ladysmith Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 329 students. The school's performance has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past three years. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Ladysmith Elementary struggles to achieve strong academic results, with proficiency rates significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Ladysmith Elementary's low performance is coupled with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which may further contribute to its academic struggles. While the school's resource allocation appears adequate, the data indicates a need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying factors influencing student learning and achievement.
Overall, the analysis of Ladysmith Elementary School highlights the persistent challenges faced by the sole elementary school in the Ladysmith School District. The school's consistently low performance, coupled with socioeconomic and attendance-related factors, underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to support student success and improve educational outcomes in the district.
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