Enrollment
104
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, WI
La Crosse Offsite Preschool
Federal NCES profile for La Crosse Offsite Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550753002467
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crosse Offsite Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crosse Offsite Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Offsite Preschool ranks #14 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753002467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crosse Offsite Preschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crosse Offsite Preschool
La Crosse Offsite Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, enrolling 104 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 81% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Among La Crosse's public schools, it stands alongside Southern Bluffs Elementary (333 students): La Crosse Offsite Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 13.9:1).
La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students) and Logan High (729 students) alongside La Crosse Offsite Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Crosse Offsite Preschool compares
La Crosse Offsite Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 81% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, La Crosse Offsite Preschool is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crosse School District, which includes La Crosse Offsite Preschool.
$15,778
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 37.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Crosse Offsite Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crosse Offsite Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 12.2:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Crosse Offsite Preschool
How many students attend La Crosse Offsite Preschool?
La Crosse Offsite Preschool has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Offsite Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Offsite Preschool is 26:1, which is 81% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Crosse Offsite Preschool?
19.4% of students at La Crosse Offsite Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crosse Offsite Preschool?
The largest demographic group at La Crosse Offsite Preschool is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crosse Offsite Preschool?
La Crosse Offsite Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does La Crosse Offsite Preschool rank among schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Offsite Preschool ranks #14 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.
Is La Crosse Offsite Preschool a good school?
La Crosse Offsite Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in La Crosse School District?
Besides La Crosse Offsite Preschool, 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.
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