Southern Bluffs Elementary

www.lacrosseschools.org

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Bluffs Elementary, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a public school serving students in the School District of La Crosse. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger La Crosse school system, the staff focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and personal growth.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which helps create a safe and focused atmosphere for elementary-aged children. As part of the La Crosse district, Southern Bluffs benefits from a structured approach to education that includes innovative teaching strategies, a variety of extracurricular activities, and strong parent-teacher partnerships. Through its dedication to "preparing students for their future," the school aims to cultivate a collaborative environment where diversity is valued and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

333

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Bluffs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	19

White
289 (86.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.7%)
Asian
13 (3.9%)
Hispanic
9 (2.7%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7020
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Bluffs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Bluffs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	48.9%
Male	170	51.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th