La Grange Elementary

Summary:

La Grange Elementary is a public elementary school in Tomah, Wisconsin, serving 414 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Tomah Area School District. The school has shown mixed performance, with some grades and subjects outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind.

La Grange Elementary has demonstrated strengths in 5th grade Mathematics, where 60.32% of students were proficient or better, compared to 49.23% in the district and 54.24% statewide. The school also excelled in 4th grade Social Studies (70.69% proficient) and 4th grade Science (56.9% proficient), outpacing the district and state. However, the school struggled in 4th grade Mathematics, with only 31.03% of students proficient, well below the district (41.58%) and state (55.05%) averages. The school's performance for its Special Education students has been relatively strong, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools, but its White and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students have performed in the bottom 40% and 25%, respectively.

Comparing La Grange Elementary to nearby schools, the Tomah Area Montessori School stands out with consistently higher student performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Other nearby schools, such as Camp Douglas Elementary and Warrens Elementary, have shown mixed results. La Grange Elementary also faces a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, from 0.0% to 17.5% in recent years, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Straw St
       Tomah, WI  54660-1172


(608) 374-7057

District: Tomah Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,299 Help


Students who attend La Grange Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tomah Middle
High:    Tomah High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Two or more races:
8.9%
Hispanic:
6.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare La Grange Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details La Grange Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.16. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details La Grange Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tomah Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), two or more races (8.9%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary is 13.8. 4 elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare La Grange Elementary employs 29.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Grange Elementary is $11,299, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Grange Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Grange Elementary 648th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See La Grange 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:
White students:


Tomah Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomah Area School District 358th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for La Grange Elementary?

Rank History for La Grange Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.48 486th 633 23.2%
2005 58.25 337th 632 46.7%
2006 52.55 439th 712 38.3%
2007 46.61 464th 689 32.7%
2008 22.08 898th 1021 12.0%
2009 50.62 625th 1030 39.3%
2010 47.04 714th 1045 31.7%
2011 36.24 833rd 1046 20.4%
2012 42.28 788th 1045 24.6%
2013 31.50 846th 1053 19.7%
2014 43.14 719th 1061 32.2%
2015 53.82 580th 1076 46.1%
2016 50.35 586th 1075 45.5%
2017 32.52 804th 1071 24.9%
2018 43.17 662nd 1025 35.4%
2019 50.47 581st 1037 44.0%
2021 54.54 516th 1050 50.9%
2022 48.88 608th 1067 43.0%
2023 56.10 515th 1067 51.7%
2024 47.16 648th 1061 38.9%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.19 39th 85 54.1%
2022 27.99 53rd 77 31.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.92 338th 721 53.1%
2019 55.89 271st 742 63.5%
2022 58.17 239th 748 68.0%
2023 66.85 191st 770 75.2%
2024 65.13 214th 790 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.50 625th 854 26.8%
2019 23.82 753rd 874 13.8%
2021 41.20 534th 847 37.0%
2022 34.90 614th 859 28.5%
2023 51.76 412th 871 52.7%
2024 30.36 668th 866 22.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 663rd 997 33.5%
2019 48.23 582nd 1002 41.9%
2021 42.16 644th 1004 35.9%
2022 39.68 685th 1017 32.6%
2023 52.96 529th 1010 47.6%
2024 44.61 660th 1011 34.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 579th 997 41.9%
2019 54.29 480th 1002 52.1%
2021 68.47 270th 1003 73.1%
2022 58.44 430th 1017 57.7%
2023 57.88 461st 1011 54.4%
2024 49.48 589th 1012 41.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at La Grange Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 553rd 686 19.4%
2019 39.57 480th 718 33.1%
2021 42.05 432nd 699 38.2%
2022 37.14 481st 704 31.7%
2023 40.32 470th 715 34.3%
2024 31.98 547th 727 24.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

La Grange Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for La Grange Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about La Grange Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for La Grange Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 227 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 225 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1993 330 7 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1994 341 8 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 340 6 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 340 6 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 293 2 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 299 0 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 293 2 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 276 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 270 4 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 265 9 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2003 265 9 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2004 267 7 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 254 15 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 253 13 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 247 21 5 9 8 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 295 13 9 14 10 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 332 7 6 14 12 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 335 18 11 9 16 n/a n/a 0 389
2011 326 14 11 15 14 0 7 0 387
2012 320 13 9 12 14 0 10 0 378
2013 310 13 4 12 12 1 9 0 361
2014 305 11 7 12 10 1 10 0 356
2015 298 12 7 16 12 0 15 0 360
2016 328 10 6 17 11 0 11 0 383
2017 338 16 8 21 13 1 11 0 408
2018 356 8 8 27 11 0 21 0 431
2019 366 10 6 22 8 0 32 0 444
2020 374 10 5 18 8 0 40 0 455
2021 350 10 8 19 8 0 38 0 433
2022 336 7 5 23 8 0 39 0 418
2023 325 8 6 25 13 0 37 0 414

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 Grange Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 235 12.1 19.4 0
1992 234 13.6 17.2 22.2
1993 346 19.6 17.7 22.8
1994 358 20.7 17.3 21.2
1995 354 19.3 18.3 18.1
1996 354 19.3 18.3 18.1
1997 305 17.7 17.2 19
1998 311 17.8 17.5 18
1999 311 18.7 16.6 26
2000 289 19.7 14.7 24.2
2001 282 18.2 15.5 24.5
2002 283 19.5 14.5 21.6
2003 283 19.5 14.5 21.6
2004 287 19.5 14.7 24.7
2005 284 19.4 14.6 n/a
2006 286 19.9 14.4 n/a
2007 290 18.9 15.3 23.4
2008 341 22.9 14.9 28.7
2009 371 23.8 15.6 28
2010 389 24.2 16.0 31.9
2011 387 25.2 15.3 36.4
2012 378 26.2 14.4 37.6
2013 361 26.2 13.7 41.6
2014 356 24.2 14.6 43
2015 360 n/a n/a 41.9
2016 383 23.0 16.6 38.1
2017 408 27.1 15.0 37.3
2018 431 28.1 15.3 34.6
2019 444 27.6 16.0 39.2
2020 455 29.2 15.5 35.6
2021 433 28.9 14.9 32.3
2022 418 29.9 13.9 35.2
2023 414 29.9 13.8 44.9

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 Grange Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 235 12.1 19.4 0
1992 234 13.6 17.2 22.2
1993 346 19.6 17.7 22.8
1994 358 20.7 17.3 21.2
1995 354 19.3 18.3 18.1
1996 354 19.3 18.3 18.1
1997 305 17.7 17.2 19
1998 311 17.8 17.5 18
1999 311 18.7 16.6 26
2000 289 19.7 14.7 24.2
2001 282 18.2 15.5 24.5
2002 283 19.5 14.5 21.6
2003 283 19.5 14.5 21.6
2004 287 19.5 14.7 24.7
2005 284 19.4 14.6 n/a
2006 286 19.9 14.4 n/a
2007 290 18.9 15.3 23.4
2008 341 22.9 14.9 28.7
2009 371 23.8 15.6 28
2010 389 24.2 16.0 31.9
2011 387 25.2 15.3 36.4
2012 378 26.2 14.4 37.6
2013 361 26.2 13.7 41.6
2014 356 24.2 14.6 43
2015 360 n/a n/a 41.9
2016 383 23.0 16.6 38.1
2017 408 27.1 15.0 37.3
2018 431 28.1 15.3 34.6
2019 444 27.6 16.0 39.2
2020 455 29.2 15.5 35.6
2021 433 28.9 14.9 32.3
2022 418 29.9 13.9 35.2
2023 414 29.9 13.8 44.9

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 Grange Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (2.2%) $10,632 (97.8%) $10,876
2020 $288 (2.6%) $10,715 (97.4%) $11,003
2021 $761 (6.7%) $10,538 (93.3%) $11,299

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Grange 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 581st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 515th of 1067 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Grange Elementary)4637.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area School District)30.633.2
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Grange Elementary)39.741.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area School District)36.837.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Grange Elementary)55.645.5
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area School District)37.341.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Grange Elementary)38.136.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area School District)31.834.8
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (La Grange Elementary)61.963.6
 1.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Tomah Area School District)49.858.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (La Grange Elementary)58.763.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (Tomah Area School District)49.352.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Grange Elementary)38.244.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area School District)35.837.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Grange Elementary)35.354.1
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area School District)33.337.5
 4.2%
   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 Students444414
 6.8%
African American108
 20%
American Indian813
 62.5%
Asian66
Hispanic2225
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White366325
 11.2%
Two or More Races3237
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%44.9%
 5.7%


Schools Near La Grange Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about La Grange Elementary

Students at La Grange Elementary are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

La Grange Elementary ranks 648th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Tomah Middle
High : Tomah High

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended La Grange Elementary.


Rate La Grange Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for La Grange Elementary!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 91 milliseconds.