Emerson Elementary

www.lacrosseschools.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a public school within the School District of La Crosse that serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students. It emphasizes academic growth while promoting social-emotional learning, ensuring that children are prepared not only for future schooling but also for positive engagement within their local community.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student-centered instruction. Emerson provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a staff dedicated to personalized attention. With a commitment to transparency and parental involvement, Emerson Elementary strives to create a collaborative partnership between families and educators, helping to build a strong educational foundation for every child who attends.

317

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	23
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
247 (77.9%)
Hispanic
23 (7.3%)
Two or More
19 (6.0%)
Asian
16 (5.0%)
Black
11 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)789-7990
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
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 28

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47