Is Ladysmith Elementary a good school?

Ladysmith Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend Ladysmith Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Ladysmith Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ladysmith Elementary?

Students at Ladysmith Elementary are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ladysmith Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ladysmith Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ladysmith Middle High : Ladysmith High

Ladysmith Elementary

Summary:

Ladysmith Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Ladysmith, Wisconsin. With 329 students, the school is part of the Ladysmith School District, which is ranked 359 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Ladysmith Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 144 out of 1,076 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current rank of 838 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024.

Academically, Ladysmith Elementary's performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.56% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07%. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind the state, with only 46.67% of 3rd graders and 40% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Ladysmith Elementary has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.0% to 16.3% over the past several years. This is a concerning trend, as chronic absenteeism is often linked to lower academic achievement.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Holcombe Elementary, Bruce Elementary, and Flambeau Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of poverty. These schools are all located in rural areas and face similar challenges to Ladysmith Elementary. Despite spending more per student ($13,178 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, Ladysmith Elementary's academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this additional investment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 532-5464

District: Ladysmith School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,178

Students who attend Ladysmith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ladysmith Middle
High:	Ladysmith High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ladysmith Elementary ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ladysmith Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Ladysmith Elementary employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ladysmith Elementary is $13,178.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ladysmith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ladysmith Elementary 838^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Ladysmith Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Ladysmith School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ladysmith School District 359^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ladysmith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	70.92	183^rd	633	71.1%
2005	49.89	399^th	632	36.9%
2007	77.60	120^th	689	82.6%
2008	73.90	205^th	1021	79.9%
2009	75.84	166^th	1030	83.9%
2010	67.34	332^nd	1045	68.2%
2011	68.65	290^th	1046	72.3%
2012	59.49	507^th	1045	51.5%
2013	73.10	207^th	1053	80.3%
2014	44.31	705^th	1061	33.6%
2015	78.41	144^th	1076	86.6%
2016	68.89	309^th	1075	71.3%
2017	64.20	376^th	1071	64.9%
2018	62.24	388^th	1025	62.1%
2019	47.54	620^th	1037	40.2%
2021	57.90	470^th	1050	55.2%
2022	45.92	647^th	1067	39.4%
2023	28.88	826^th	1067	22.6%
2024	26.76	838^th	1061	21.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	47.56	363^rd	721	49.7%
2019	37.76	459^th	742	38.1%
2021	42.29	423^rd	746	43.3%
2022	55.12	270^th	748	63.9%
2023	30.78	549^th	770	28.7%
2024	38.85	482^nd	790	39.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	70.89	150^th	854	82.4%
2019	59.09	304^th	874	65.2%
2021	58.14	300^th	847	64.6%
2022	48.11	461^st	859	46.3%
2023	31.43	668^th	871	23.3%
2024	24.27	724^th	866	16.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	60.13	418^th	997	58.1%
2019	39.07	686^th	1002	31.5%
2021	47.37	569^th	1004	43.3%
2022	34.58	735^th	1017	27.7%
2023	26.22	800^th	1010	20.8%
2024	28.62	792^nd	1011	21.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.16	335^th	997	66.4%
2019	59.47	411^th	1002	59.0%
2021	65.07	333^rd	1003	66.8%
2022	56.79	458^th	1017	55.0%
2023	34.47	724^th	1011	28.4%
2024	27.42	801^st	1012	20.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.77	389^th	686	43.3%
2022	24.09	587^th	704	16.6%

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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 Ladysmith Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	495	1	10	3	16	n/a	n/a	525
1989	484	1	20	n/a	8	n/a	n/a	513
1990	519	0	16	5	5	n/a	n/a	545
1991	491	1	23	2	1	n/a	n/a	518
1992	537	0	17	4	1	n/a	n/a	559
1993	505	1	19	5	4	n/a	n/a	534
1994	499	2	27	6	3	n/a	n/a	537
1995	415	4	38	4	5	n/a	n/a	466
1996	415	4	38	4	5	n/a	n/a	466
1997	479	2	32	3	6	n/a	n/a	522
1998	467	3	12	4	3	n/a	n/a	489
1999	469	3	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	486
2000	469	5	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	486
2001	455	8	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	474
2002	406	3	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	415
2003	406	3	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	415
2004	364	2	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	377
2005	360	6	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	380
2006	330	6	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	343
2007	366	4	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	380
2008	366	6	3	9	5	n/a	n/a	389
2009	376	10	3	9	5	n/a	n/a	403
2010	361	5	6	6	5	n/a	n/a	383
2011	330	2	3	3	3	1	10	352
2012	320	3	2	6	3	1	14	349
2013	286	3	1	9	2	1	11	313
2014	289	4	0	10	2	1	13	319
2015	282	2	1	13	2	1	9	310
2016	320	4	2	14	1	1	16	358
2017	319	6	1	10	5	0	14	355
2018	312	5	1	6	3	0	11	338
2019	343	1	3	10	4	0	10	371
2020	336	3	3	11	5	0	10	368
2021	318	2	3	11	9	0	9	352
2022	307	1	4	20	5	0	13	350
2023	290	0	5	15	3	0	16	329
2024	307	1	5	17	3	0	16	349

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 Ladysmith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	525	32.6	16.1	24.4
1989	513	33.6	15.2	34.1
1990	545	35.1	15.5	37.4
1991	518	35.4	14.6	33.4
1992	559	37.5	14.9	36.7
1993	534	36.5	14.6	36.7
1994	537	34.8	15.4	40.8
1995	466	34.4	13.5	38
1996	466	34.4	13.5	38
1997	522	33.5	15.6	44.6
1998	489	32.4	15.1	42.1
1999	486	33.3	14.6	56
2000	486	37.7	12.9	53.5
2001	474	35.9	13.2	37.8
2002	415	33.0	12.6	58.3
2003	415	33.0	12.6	58.3
2004	377	28.5	13.2	55.2
2005	380	28.1	13.5	n/a
2006	343	27.0	12.7	n/a
2007	380	27.9	13.6	58.7
2008	389	27.4	14.2	62.5
2009	403	28.1	14.3	59.1
2010	383	27.8	13.7	63.4
2011	352	28.5	12.3	65.9
2012	349	27.5	12.6	67.3
2013	313	26.0	12.0	67.1
2014	319	25.8	12.3	67.4
2015	310	n/a	n/a	62.9
2016	358	27.0	13.2	64
2017	355	29.0	12.2	62
2018	338	26.8	12.5	56.5
2019	371	29.1	12.7	66
2020	368	28.5	12.8	64.9
2021	352	29.8	11.8	71.3
2022	350	30.6	11.4	71.4
2023	329	29.2	11.2	66
2024	349	29.4	11.8	70.8

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 Ladysmith Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	525	32.6	16.1	24.4
1989	513	33.6	15.2	34.1
1990	545	35.1	15.5	37.4
1991	518	35.4	14.6	33.4
1992	559	37.5	14.9	36.7
1993	534	36.5	14.6	36.7
1994	537	34.8	15.4	40.8
1995	466	34.4	13.5	38
1996	466	34.4	13.5	38
1997	522	33.5	15.6	44.6
1998	489	32.4	15.1	42.1
1999	486	33.3	14.6	56
2000	486	37.7	12.9	53.5
2001	474	35.9	13.2	37.8
2002	415	33.0	12.6	58.3
2003	415	33.0	12.6	58.3
2004	377	28.5	13.2	55.2
2005	380	28.1	13.5	n/a
2006	343	27.0	12.7	n/a
2007	380	27.9	13.6	58.7
2008	389	27.4	14.2	62.5
2009	403	28.1	14.3	59.1
2010	383	27.8	13.7	63.4
2011	352	28.5	12.3	65.9
2012	349	27.5	12.6	67.3
2013	313	26.0	12.0	67.1
2014	319	25.8	12.3	67.4
2015	310	n/a	n/a	62.9
2016	358	27.0	13.2	64
2017	355	29.0	12.2	62
2018	338	26.8	12.5	56.5
2019	371	29.1	12.7	66
2020	368	28.5	12.8	64.9
2021	352	29.8	11.8	71.3
2022	350	30.6	11.4	71.4
2023	329	29.2	11.2	66
2024	349	29.4	11.8	70.8

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 Ladysmith Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$763 (6.3%)	$11,291 (93.7%)	$12,055
2020	$880 (7.2%)	$11,387 (92.8%)	$12,266
2021	$1,429 (10.8%)	$11,749 (89.2%)	$13,178

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ladysmith 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 620^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 826^th of 1067 Elementary schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith Elementary)	37.5	14.6	22.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith School District)	37.5	14.6	22.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith Elementary)	46.4	33.3	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith School District)	46.4	33.3	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith Elementary)	42	34	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith School District)	42	34	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith Elementary)	46	23.4	22.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith School District)	46	23.4	22.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ladysmith Elementary)	52	38.3	13.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ladysmith School District)	52	38.3	13.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Ladysmith Elementary)	52	42.6	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Ladysmith School District)	52	42.6	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith Elementary)	38	33.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ladysmith School District)	38	33.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith Elementary)	50	46.7	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ladysmith School District)	50	46.7	3.3%
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	371	329	11.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	290	15.5%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	66%	0.1%

Schools Near Ladysmith Elementary

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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
Ladysmith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 E 6th St S	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5464	349	29	11.8	70.8%	307 (88.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	26.8	838^th of 1061 public elementary schools	21.0%		28.9	826^th of 1067 public elementary schools	22.6%	12	35.6	35.9	33.3	46.7	34.0	40.0	52.8	39.6	$13,178	$1,429	$11,749
Flambeau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5559	197	18	11.1	72.6%	191 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	28.2	825^th of 1061 public elementary schools	22.2%		18.9	899^th of 1067 public elementary schools	15.7%	74	36.7	42.9	18.4	36.7	52.4	26.3	66.7	52.4	$15,897	$2,331	$13,567
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 868-2585	204	22	9.1	65.7%	186 (91.2%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	22.3	870^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.0%		40	711^th of 1067 public elementary schools	33.4%	159	33.3	31.0	39.1	45.5	31.0	30.4	40.0	40.0	$14,590	$1,504	$13,086
Holcombe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 595-4241	125	11	11.6	58.4%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26	843^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	20.5%		24.9	862^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	19.2%	19	33.3	40.0	22.2	38.9	40.0	44.4	55.0	35.0	$18,477	$2,004	$16,474

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