- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, WI
Emerson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550753000855
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 14
- schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Emerson Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550753000855 · La Crosse, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Emerson Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- This school 317
Emerson Elementary
317 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary compares
Emerson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Emerson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in La Crosse
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southern Bluffs Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spence Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Environmental School
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
State Road Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Woods International School
Standard public school
255 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
237 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, WI. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary?
23.8% of students at Emerson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary rank among schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Crosse on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crosse School District?
Besides Emerson Elementary, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.