Is School of Technology and Arts I a good school?

Yes. School of Technology and Arts I ranks in the top 5.5% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend School of Technology and Arts I?

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended School of Technology and Arts I.

What is the racial makeup of School of Technology and Arts I?

Students at School of Technology and Arts I are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

School of Technology and Arts I

Summary:

School of Technology and Arts I is a high-performing public charter elementary school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving 116 students in grades PK-5. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The students at School of Technology and Arts I significantly outperform the district and state averages in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81.25% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 90% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 45.19%, 43.01%, and 50.4%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics, social studies, and science is also exceptional, with students consistently scoring higher than their peers in the La Crosse School District and across Wisconsin.

Compared to nearby public schools, School of Technology and Arts I significantly outperforms in academic achievement, despite having a higher student-teacher ratio. The school's performance has also improved over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 811th out of 1,061 schools in 2013-2014 to 58th out of 1,061 schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has made strides in supporting low socioeconomic status students, moving from a 1-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 3-star rating in 2021-2022.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601-5474

(608) 789-7695

District: La Crosse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,007

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School of Technology and Arts I ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the La Crosse School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details School of Technology and Arts I has the smallest elementary school student body size in the La Crosse School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School of Technology and Arts I is 14.2. 9 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare School of Technology and Arts I employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School of Technology and Arts I is $14,007. 8 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School of Technology and Arts I:

SchoolDigger ranks School of Technology and Arts I 58^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See School of Technology and Arts I in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

La Crosse School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crosse School District 303^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School of Technology and Arts I

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Rank History for all students at School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2005	64.72	280^th	632	55.7%
2006	71.44	214^th	712	69.9%
2007	89.97	6^th	689	99.1%
2008	72.37	240^th	1021	76.5%
2009	58.58	503^rd	1030	51.2%
2010	67.23	335^th	1045	67.9%
2011	58.89	498^th	1046	52.4%
2012	53.87	607^th	1045	41.9%
2013	59.06	443^rd	1053	57.9%
2014	36.90	811^th	1061	23.6%
2015	59.85	488^th	1076	54.6%
2016	67.58	323^rd	1075	70.0%
2017	74.52	227^th	1071	78.8%
2018	60.90	412^th	1025	59.8%
2019	50.78	570^th	1037	45.0%
2021	82.85	124^th	1050	88.2%
2022	84.20	111^th	1067	89.6%
2023	84.76	105^th	1067	90.2%
2024	87.85	58^th	1061	94.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.85	729^th	874	16.6%
2022	57.57	331^st	859	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	79.68	142^nd	997	85.8%
2019	37.99	699^th	1002	30.2%
2021	64.12	344^th	1004	65.7%
2022	70.84	265^th	1017	73.9%
2023	78.79	160^th	1010	84.2%
2024	81.22	117^th	1011	88.4%

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Rank History for Male students at School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	48.37	565^th	997	43.3%
2019	69.96	259^th	1002	74.2%
2021	92.70	21^st	1003	97.9%
2022	86.82	67^th	1017	93.4%
2023	84.70	89^th	1011	91.2%
2024	90.50	27^th	1012	97.3%

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Rank History for White students at School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.79	386^th	718	46.2%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for School of Technology and Arts I

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	67	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
1996	67	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
1997	61	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
1998	67	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
1999	80	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	84
2000	84	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	88
2001	86	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	92
2002	78	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	86
2003	78	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	86
2004	78	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	90
2005	75	1	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	90
2006	78	2	21	3	0	n/a	n/a	104
2007	79	3	19	2	0	n/a	n/a	103
2008	91	8	22	2	1	n/a	n/a	124
2009	95	7	19	2	1	n/a	n/a	124
2010	88	7	17	4	2	n/a	n/a	118
2011	86	2	18	4	0	0	9	119
2012	95	1	16	4	0	0	10	126
2013	94	2	13	4	1	0	14	128
2014	105	7	9	5	1	0	11	138
2015	91	8	7	4	1	0	11	122
2016	104	5	4	5	0	0	10	128
2017	99	4	3	2	0	0	13	121
2018	101	9	2	1	0	0	17	130
2019	92	6	2	3	0	0	17	120
2020	95	5	2	4	1	0	14	121
2021	97	2	1	7	0	0	8	115
2022	102	4	1	3	0	0	8	118
2023	95	2	1	9	0	0	9	116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School of Technology and Arts I

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	69	4.0	17.3	30.4
1996	69	4.0	17.3	30.4
1997	62	4.5	13.8	30.6
1998	68	4.6	14.8	29.4
1999	84	5.8	14.5	36.9
2000	88	5.8	15.2	35.2
2001	92	5.8	15.9	34.8
2002	86	6.0	14.3	12.8
2003	86	6.0	14.3	12.8
2004	90	6.0	15.0	5.6
2005	90	6.3	14.3	n/a
2006	104	6.4	16.3	n/a
2007	103	6.6	15.6	33
2008	124	7.7	16.1	45.2
2009	124	7.5	16.5	42.7
2010	118	7.9	14.8	40.7
2011	119	9.0	13.0	39.5
2012	126	9.0	13.8	42.1
2013	128	8.7	14.6	39.8
2014	138	8.6	15.9	42
2015	122	n/a	n/a	30.3
2016	128	8.0	16.0	30.5
2017	121	8.5	14.2	21.5
2018	130	9.9	13.1	24.6
2019	120	9.9	12.1	27.5
2020	121	9.3	12.9	29.8
2021	115	9.4	12.2	32.2
2022	118	8.3	14.1	36.4
2023	116	8.1	14.2	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School of Technology and Arts I

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	69	4.0	17.3	30.4
1996	69	4.0	17.3	30.4
1997	62	4.5	13.8	30.6
1998	68	4.6	14.8	29.4
1999	84	5.8	14.5	36.9
2000	88	5.8	15.2	35.2
2001	92	5.8	15.9	34.8
2002	86	6.0	14.3	12.8
2003	86	6.0	14.3	12.8
2004	90	6.0	15.0	5.6
2005	90	6.3	14.3	n/a
2006	104	6.4	16.3	n/a
2007	103	6.6	15.6	33
2008	124	7.7	16.1	45.2
2009	124	7.5	16.5	42.7
2010	118	7.9	14.8	40.7
2011	119	9.0	13.0	39.5
2012	126	9.0	13.8	42.1
2013	128	8.7	14.6	39.8
2014	138	8.6	15.9	42
2015	122	n/a	n/a	30.3
2016	128	8.0	16.0	30.5
2017	121	8.5	14.2	21.5
2018	130	9.9	13.1	24.6
2019	120	9.9	12.1	27.5
2020	121	9.3	12.9	29.8
2021	115	9.4	12.2	32.2
2022	118	8.3	14.1	36.4
2023	116	8.1	14.2	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for School of Technology and Arts I

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$232 (1.9%)	$12,307 (98.1%)	$12,539
2020	$267 (2.1%)	$12,205 (97.9%)	$12,471
2021	$395 (2.8%)	$13,612 (97.2%)	$14,007

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School of Technology and Arts I

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 570^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 105^th of 1067 Elementary schools	45.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School of Technology and Arts I)	34.4	47.1	12.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)	37.1	30.3	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School of Technology and Arts I)	53.1	58.8	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)	49.7	36.5	13.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School of Technology and Arts I)	55	83.3	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)	44.7	41.4	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (School of Technology and Arts I)	35	55.6	20.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)	38.4	38.9	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (School of Technology and Arts I)	75	100	25%
4th Grade Social Studies (La Crosse School District)	56	61.3	5.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (School of Technology and Arts I)	60	77.8	17.8%
4th Grade Science (La Crosse School District)	55.1	48.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School of Technology and Arts I)	28.6	63.2	34.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)	34.5	36.5	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (School of Technology and Arts I)	28.6	73.7	45.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)	38.3	42.1	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	120	116	3.3%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	95	3.3%
Two or More Races	17	9	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	36.2%	8.7%

Schools Near School of Technology and Arts I

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
School of Technology and Arts I	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1111 7th St S	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 789-7695	116	8	14.2	36.2%	95 (81.9%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.8%)	87.9	58^th of 1061 public elementary schools	94.5%		84.8	105^th of 1067 public elementary schools	90.2%	47	81.3	75.0	90.0	68.8	70.0	80.0	95.0	80.0	$14,007	$395	$13,612
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 7th St S	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7695	154	18	8.5	83.8%	63 (40.9%)	27 (17.5%)	17 (11.0%)	12 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (22.7%)	12.8	934^th of 1061 public elementary schools	12.0%		9.8	949^th of 1067 public elementary schools	11.1%	15	31.8	22.2	33.3	36.4	16.7	33.3	22.2	16.7	$18,366	$1,208	$17,158
Spence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2150 Bennett St	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7773	335	29	11.3	55.2%	227 (67.8%)	16 (4.8%)	14 (4.2%)	46 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.3%)	60.5	482^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	54.6%		55	536^th of 1067 public elementary schools	49.8%	54	64.3	52.1	55.6	71.4	62.5	40.0	66.7	62.5	$15,467	$1,099	$14,368
Emerson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Campbell Rd	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 789-7990	311	26	11.7	31.2%	240 (77.2%)	16 (5.1%)	13 (4.2%)	20 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	65.3	402^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	62.1%		65.6	367^th of 1067 public elementary schools	65.6%	35	68.4	61.2	69.6	52.6	55.1	60.9	69.4	59.2	$15,197	$718	$14,478
State Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Pammel Creek Rd	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 789-7690	311	25	12.4	42.1%	247 (79.4%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.5%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	49	634^th of 1061 public elementary schools	40.2%		58.6	479^th of 1067 public elementary schools	55.1%	155	45.5	48.0	65.0	48.5	44.0	54.8	66.0	50.0	$13,254	$634	$12,620
Hintgen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 28th St S	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7767	246	27	9.1	68.7%	136 (55.3%)	15 (6.1%)	13 (5.3%)	51 (20.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.2%)	21.5	872^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.9	922^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	13.6%	50	27.3	23.3	28.2	33.3	13.3	38.5	63.3	43.3	$16,684	$1,623	$15,061
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Kane St	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7970	256	32	7.8	77.7%	110 (43.0%)	25 (9.8%)	16 (6.3%)	54 (21.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (19.5%)	8.9	957^th of 1061 public elementary schools	9.8%		9.6	951^st of 1067 public elementary schools	10.9%	6	15.8	11.9	36.4	18.4	16.7	33.3	28.6	19.1	$18,343	$1,594	$16,749
Coulee Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1611 Kane St	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7970	147	7	20.0	63.9%	113 (76.9%)	7 (4.8%)	6 (4.1%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.6%)	16	914^th of 1061 public elementary schools	13.9%		47.3	635^th of 1067 public elementary schools	40.5%	279	35.3	27.8	38.5	11.8	27.8	30.8	44.4	27.8	$11,844	$482	$11,362
Summit Environmental School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Lakeshore Dr	La Crosse	54603	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 789-7980	286	25	11.5	53.1%	196 (68.5%)	12 (4.2%)	16 (5.6%)	24 (8.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.6%)	31.5	802^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	24.4%		44.2	669^th of 1067 public elementary schools	37.3%	133	38.5	38.5	50.0	33.3	25.6	45.8	56.4	43.6	$16,179	$1,108	$15,071
Southern Bluffs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4010 Sunnyside Dr	La Crosse	54601	La Crosse County	La Crosse School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 789-7020	317	24	13.1	31.9%	283 (89.3%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.9%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	60.7	476^th of 1061 public elementary schools	55.1%		57.4	490^th of 1067 public elementary schools	54.1%	14	50.9	55.3	48.8	67.9	60.5	53.7	79.0	60.5	$15,454	$446	$15,008

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