Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northside Elementary serves the northwest part of La Crosse, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northside 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 Northside Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1739 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
41%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coulee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #1739 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Northside Elementary School often compared to?
Northside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School, Summit Environmental School, Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
237 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of La Crosse School District.
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