La Farge Elementary

Summary:

La Farge Elementary is a public elementary school serving 97 students in grades PK-5 in the La Farge School District in Wisconsin. The school has consistently underperformed, with a statewide ranking between 502-923 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 10 years and a 1-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Farge Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 3.2% to 26.6% over the past 5 years, significantly lower test scores than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.39% to 65.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 12.5 over the past 3 years, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, there is a significant gender gap in performance, with male students consistently outperforming female students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Crawford Elementary, Hillsboro Elementary, and Kickapoo Valley Forest School, La Farge Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status. For example, North Crawford Elementary's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate in 2023-2024 was 65%, compared to 44.44% at La Farge Elementary. Despite the higher per-student spending of $17,687 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools, the academic performance at La Farge Elementary remains below average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 W Adams St
       La Farge, WI  54639-7936


(608) 625-2400

District: La Farge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,687 Help


Students who attend La Farge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    La Farge Middle
High:    La Farge High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Farge Elementary ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (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 Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Farge Elementary is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Farge Elementary is $17,687.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Farge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge Elementary 502nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See La Farge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Farge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Farge School District 351st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Farge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Farge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.61 41st 633 93.5%
2005 70.98 207th 632 67.2%
2008 69.78 285th 1021 72.1%
2009 61.07 458th 1030 55.5%
2010 71.32 252nd 1045 75.9%
2011 66.63 330th 1046 68.5%
2012 28.35 885th 1045 15.3%
2013 29.13 864th 1053 17.9%
2014 46.18 676th 1061 36.3%
2015 36.34 810th 1076 24.7%
2016 32.35 804th 1075 25.2%
2017 21.21 897th 1071 16.2%
2018 30.62 803rd 1025 21.7%
2019 21.65 866th 1037 16.5%
2021 23.84 852nd 1050 18.9%
2022 16.49 923rd 1067 13.5%
2023 46.23 648th 1067 39.3%
2024 58.95 502nd 1061 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Farge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 734th 854 14.1%
2019 33.90 642nd 874 26.5%
2021 17.46 768th 847 9.3%
2023 28.57 693rd 871 20.4%
2024 54.06 387th 866 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at La Farge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 651st 997 34.7%
2019 39.77 678th 1002 32.3%
2022 19.99 864th 1017 15.0%
2023 35.41 728th 1010 27.9%
2024 38.05 723rd 1011 28.5%
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Rank History for Male students at La Farge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 858th 997 13.9%
2019 14.54 883rd 1002 11.9%
2022 23.66 836th 1017 17.8%
2023 60.11 429th 1011 57.6%
2024 73.02 247th 1012 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at La Farge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.76 650th 686 5.2%
2019 10.40 676th 718 5.8%
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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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Enrollment information for La Farge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 227 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 227
1990 224 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 187 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 216 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1993 223 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 177 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 160 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 160 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 173 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 150 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1999 133 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2000 108 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 123 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2002 113 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2003 113 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2004 100 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 89 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2006 100 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 107 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 110
2008 112 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2009 118 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 117 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 118 0 2 5 1 0 2 0 128
2012 110 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 123
2013 128 0 1 10 1 0 4 0 144
2014 118 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 125
2015 106 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 111
2016 102 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 109
2017 106 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 116
2018 104 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 112
2019 100 1 0 3 0 1 4 0 109
2020 100 1 0 5 0 1 3 0 110
2021 101 4 0 5 0 0 2 0 112
2022 114 5 0 2 0 0 7 0 128
2023 87 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 97
2024 84 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 93

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 La Farge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 16.0 14.1 22.9
1990 227 12.0 18.9 18.5
1991 190 12.0 15.8 24.2
1992 220 14.0 15.7 26.8
1993 227 14.8 15.3 22
1994 178 14.5 12.3 25.3
1995 164 13.0 12.6 21.3
1996 164 13.0 12.6 21.3
1997 174 13.0 13.4 23
1998 151 12.0 12.6 26.5
1999 134 12.0 11.2 33.6
2000 113 10.4 10.9 31
2001 124 9.9 12.5 37.1
2002 114 11.2 10.2 46.5
2003 114 11.2 10.2 46.5
2004 103 10.8 9.5 63.1
2005 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2006 106 10.0 10.6 n/a
2007 110 11.0 10.0 63.6
2008 114 10.6 10.8 57.9
2009 121 10.6 11.4 55.4
2010 123 10.8 11.3 57.7
2011 128 10.8 11.8 60.9
2012 123 10.3 11.9 57.7
2013 144 11.8 12.1 60.4
2014 125 11.2 11.1 61.6
2015 111 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 109 9.0 12.1 56
2017 116 10.2 11.3 56
2018 112 10.2 10.9 58
2019 109 10.6 10.2 60.6
2020 110 11.6 9.4 58.2
2021 112 12.4 9.0 65.2
2022 128 10.1 12.5 57
2023 97 10.1 9.5 46.4
2024 93 10.1 9.1 49.5

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 La Farge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 16.0 14.1 22.9
1990 227 12.0 18.9 18.5
1991 190 12.0 15.8 24.2
1992 220 14.0 15.7 26.8
1993 227 14.8 15.3 22
1994 178 14.5 12.3 25.3
1995 164 13.0 12.6 21.3
1996 164 13.0 12.6 21.3
1997 174 13.0 13.4 23
1998 151 12.0 12.6 26.5
1999 134 12.0 11.2 33.6
2000 113 10.4 10.9 31
2001 124 9.9 12.5 37.1
2002 114 11.2 10.2 46.5
2003 114 11.2 10.2 46.5
2004 103 10.8 9.5 63.1
2005 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2006 106 10.0 10.6 n/a
2007 110 11.0 10.0 63.6
2008 114 10.6 10.8 57.9
2009 121 10.6 11.4 55.4
2010 123 10.8 11.3 57.7
2011 128 10.8 11.8 60.9
2012 123 10.3 11.9 57.7
2013 144 11.8 12.1 60.4
2014 125 11.2 11.1 61.6
2015 111 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 109 9.0 12.1 56
2017 116 10.2 11.3 56
2018 112 10.2 10.9 58
2019 109 10.6 10.2 60.6
2020 110 11.6 9.4 58.2
2021 112 12.4 9.0 65.2
2022 128 10.1 12.5 57
2023 97 10.1 9.5 46.4
2024 93 10.1 9.1 49.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Farge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,143 (15.5%) $11,673 (84.5%) $13,816
2020 $1,971 (12.9%) $13,255 (87.0%) $15,227
2021 $3,639 (20.6%) $14,049 (79.4%) $17,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Farge 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 866th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 648th of 1067 Elementary schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Elementary)27.340
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)27.340
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Farge Elementary)27.353.3
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)27.353.3
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Elementary)15.433.3
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)15.433.3
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Farge Elementary)15.433.3
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)15.433.3
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (La Farge Elementary)30.852.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (La Farge School District)30.852.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (La Farge Elementary)30.852.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Science (La Farge School District)30.852.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge Elementary)41.243.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Farge School District)41.243.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Farge Elementary)35.343.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Farge School District)35.343.8
 8.5%
   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 Students10997
 11%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10087
 13%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%46.4%
 14.2%


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La Farge Elementary ranks 502nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended La Farge Elementary.

Students who attend La Farge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Farge Middle
High : La Farge High

Students at La Farge Elementary are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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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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