Spence Elementary School
Tel:
(608)789-7773
- Spence Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Spence Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Spence Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Spence Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Spence Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #893 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 72% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Crosse School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Spence Elementary School is Central High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is La Crosse Design Institute (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Crosse Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1062 students
0.3 miles
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7900 0.3 9-12 1062 - La Crosse La Crosse Design Institute Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 53 students
0.6 miles
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7670 0.6 6-8 53 - La Crosse Longfellow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 484 students
0.6 miles
1900 Denton St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7670 0.6 6-8 484 - La Crosse School Of Technology And Arts Ii Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 39 students
0.6 miles
510 9th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7780 0.6 6-8 39 - La Crosse La Crosse Offsite Preschool Grades: PK | 108 students
1.1 miles
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)789-7006 1.1 PK 108
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