Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Locust Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Locust Lane Elementary serves the northern part of Eau Claire, WI, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Locust Lane Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Locust Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Lane Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Locust Lane Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Locust Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Locust Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Locust Lane Elementary School?
296 students attend Locust Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Locust Lane Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Locust Lane Elementary School?
Locust Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Locust Lane Elementary School offer ?
Locust Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Locust Lane Elementary School part of?
Locust Lane Elementary School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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