- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, KS
La Crosse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Crosse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200822000889
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crosse Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crosse Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Crosse, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
La Crosse Elementary shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200822000889 · La Crosse, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 10.4:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crosse High (87 students)
La Crosse Elementary shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
La Crosse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Crosse Elementary
125 students
- La Crosse High
La Crosse High
87 students
- La Crosse Midd 37
La Crosse Middle School
37 students
What this shows La Crosse Elementary reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Crosse Elementary compares
La Crosse Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, La Crosse Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Lacrosse reports $16,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Crosse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Crosse Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crosse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Crosse Elementary
How many students attend La Crosse Elementary?
La Crosse Elementary has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, KS. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 La Crosse Elementary?
40.6% of students at La Crosse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crosse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Crosse Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in La Crosse, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crosse Elementary?
La Crosse 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 La Crosse Elementary rank among public schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Crosse, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lacrosse?
Besides La Crosse Elementary, Lacrosse also operates La Crosse High (87 students) and La Crosse Middle School (37 students). See the Lacrosse district page for the complete list.