Emerson Elementary

Summary:

Emerson Elementary is a public elementary school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving 311 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Crosse School District, which is ranked 303 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, with its highest ranking being 83 out of 1,076 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2014-2015. The school consistently outperforms the La Crosse School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency, with 68.42% of its 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.19% for the district and 52.07% for the state. However, Emerson has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 14.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state's average.

Compared to nearby schools, Emerson Elementary outperforms Hintgen Elementary and Northside Elementary in the La Crosse School District, but falls short of the performance of Pertzsch Elementary in the Onalaska School District. Emerson's student population has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's lower performance among certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2101 Campbell Rd
       La Crosse, WI  54601-3845


(608) 789-7990

District: La Crosse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,197 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Asian:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson Elementary ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the La Crosse School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.29. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Emerson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the La Crosse School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), two or more races (6.5%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 13.6. 8 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Elementary is $15,197. 7 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Elementary 402nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Emerson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Crosse School District:

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

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Rank History for Emerson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.24 385th 712 45.9%
2007 59.19 356th 689 48.3%
2008 51.32 629th 1021 38.4%
2009 49.78 640th 1030 37.9%
2010 59.57 487th 1045 53.4%
2011 52.20 629th 1046 39.9%
2012 63.21 417th 1045 60.1%
2013 64.69 347th 1053 67.0%
2014 63.38 379th 1061 64.3%
2015 83.58 83rd 1076 92.3%
2016 71.47 269th 1075 75.0%
2017 62.67 400th 1071 62.7%
2018 60.59 415th 1025 59.5%
2019 62.59 394th 1037 62.0%
2021 59.50 434th 1050 58.7%
2022 59.41 463rd 1067 56.6%
2023 65.61 367th 1067 65.6%
2024 65.29 402nd 1061 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 379th 721 47.4%
2019 53.30 290th 742 60.9%
2021 60.69 213th 746 71.4%
2022 53.42 289th 748 61.4%
2023 49.88 348th 770 54.8%
2024 54.76 305th 790 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 629th 854 26.3%
2019 46.30 470th 874 46.2%
2021 54.46 338th 847 60.1%
2022 42.36 525th 859 38.9%
2023 27.47 705th 871 19.1%
2024 38.53 593rd 866 31.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.66 540th 997 45.8%
2019 53.92 495th 1002 50.6%
2021 59.63 417th 1004 58.5%
2022 63.08 371st 1017 63.5%
2023 66.75 329th 1010 67.4%
2024 63.59 398th 1011 60.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.17 285th 997 71.4%
2019 69.25 269th 1002 73.2%
2021 58.67 433rd 1003 56.8%
2022 55.12 482nd 1017 52.6%
2023 63.18 378th 1011 62.6%
2024 65.24 363rd 1012 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.73 228th 686 66.8%
2019 59.09 296th 718 58.8%
2021 51.19 350th 699 49.9%
2022 50.59 368th 704 47.7%
2023 57.17 298th 715 58.3%
2024 63.19 258th 727 64.5%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Open Quote Emerson has some amazing teachers- many of the children have challenges ranging from autism to parents that don't care. Never seen a place where people care so much for every kid. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 396 6 73 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 349 2 52 1 4 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 347 3 57 1 7 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 381 2 62 0 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 327 1 72 2 4 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 292 6 83 0 7 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 280 14 73 1 4 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 280 14 73 1 4 n/a n/a 0 372
1997 254 13 53 1 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 228 7 58 1 4 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 204 13 44 1 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 187 14 30 1 17 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 201 15 19 6 6 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 226 14 14 4 5 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 226 14 14 4 5 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 210 9 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 199 14 13 7 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 221 25 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 226 27 22 9 4 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 253 18 23 9 6 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 274 20 36 5 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2010 300 24 34 5 5 n/a n/a 0 368
2011 280 20 27 13 3 2 10 0 355
2012 282 20 29 13 2 0 15 0 361
2013 277 21 32 14 7 0 18 0 369
2014 280 18 26 8 7 0 21 0 360
2015 275 13 26 6 7 0 33 0 360
2016 283 27 18 8 5 0 44 0 385
2017 276 29 20 9 4 0 48 0 386
2018 274 21 18 5 2 0 34 0 354
2019 276 17 20 3 0 0 41 0 357
2020 257 19 21 8 0 0 33 0 338
2021 240 13 20 8 0 0 25 0 306
2022 241 19 19 14 0 0 28 0 321
2023 240 16 20 13 0 0 22 0 311
2024 255 13 20 14 0 0 21 0 323

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 27.4 17.3 21.8
1990 408 28.8 14.1 22.1
1991 415 28.8 14.4 26.3
1992 447 31.0 14.4 26.2
1993 406 22.4 18.1 29.3
1994 388 22.1 17.6 30.7
1995 372 22.3 16.7 30.9
1996 372 22.3 16.7 30.9
1997 324 23.9 13.6 31.2
1998 298 21.3 14.0 28.9
1999 267 19.0 14.1 37.5
2000 249 18.2 13.7 36.5
2001 247 17.7 14.0 35.2
2002 263 20.3 13.0 21.7
2003 263 20.3 13.0 21.7
2004 241 17.8 13.5 18.7
2005 236 16.5 14.3 n/a
2006 284 20.4 13.9 n/a
2007 288 21.4 13.5 22.2
2008 309 21.5 14.4 37.9
2009 339 22.0 15.4 39.8
2010 368 26.2 14.0 41.6
2011 355 26.2 13.5 39.4
2012 361 25.7 14.0 40.4
2013 369 25.5 14.4 37.9
2014 360 26.5 13.5 37.5
2015 360 n/a n/a 38.9
2016 385 28.0 13.7 41.3
2017 386 27.8 13.8 39.6
2018 354 26.4 13.3 35.3
2019 357 25.4 14.0 29.4
2020 338 23.8 14.1 32.5
2021 306 29.2 10.4 32.7
2022 321 25.2 12.6 35.5
2023 311 26.4 11.7 31.2
2024 323 23.6 13.6 32.5

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 Emerson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 27.4 17.3 21.8
1990 408 28.8 14.1 22.1
1991 415 28.8 14.4 26.3
1992 447 31.0 14.4 26.2
1993 406 22.4 18.1 29.3
1994 388 22.1 17.6 30.7
1995 372 22.3 16.7 30.9
1996 372 22.3 16.7 30.9
1997 324 23.9 13.6 31.2
1998 298 21.3 14.0 28.9
1999 267 19.0 14.1 37.5
2000 249 18.2 13.7 36.5
2001 247 17.7 14.0 35.2
2002 263 20.3 13.0 21.7
2003 263 20.3 13.0 21.7
2004 241 17.8 13.5 18.7
2005 236 16.5 14.3 n/a
2006 284 20.4 13.9 n/a
2007 288 21.4 13.5 22.2
2008 309 21.5 14.4 37.9
2009 339 22.0 15.4 39.8
2010 368 26.2 14.0 41.6
2011 355 26.2 13.5 39.4
2012 361 25.7 14.0 40.4
2013 369 25.5 14.4 37.9
2014 360 26.5 13.5 37.5
2015 360 n/a n/a 38.9
2016 385 28.0 13.7 41.3
2017 386 27.8 13.8 39.6
2018 354 26.4 13.3 35.3
2019 357 25.4 14.0 29.4
2020 338 23.8 14.1 32.5
2021 306 29.2 10.4 32.7
2022 321 25.2 12.6 35.5
2023 311 26.4 11.7 31.2
2024 323 23.6 13.6 32.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (5.8%) $11,485 (94.2%) $12,192
2020 $547 (4.4%) $11,898 (95.6%) $12,443
2021 $718 (4.7%) $14,478 (95.3%) $15,197

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 394th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 367th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary)42.254
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)37.130.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary)62.244
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)49.736.5
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary)60.857.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)44.741.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary)54.958.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.438.9
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Emerson Elementary)70.672.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (La Crosse School District)5661.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary)64.766
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (La Crosse School District)55.148.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary)4036.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)34.536.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary)36.745.7
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.342.1
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357311
 12.9%
African American1716
 5.9%
American Indian00
Asian2020
Hispanic313
 333.3%
Pacific Islander00
White276240
 13%
Two or More Races4122
 46.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%31.2%
 1.8%


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Students at Emerson Elementary are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Emerson Elementary ranks 402nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Emerson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Logan High

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Emerson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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