Central High vs Spence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 656 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
La Crosse · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
Spence Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | Spence Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #655 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #25525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 969 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 38.7).
- •Spence Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 54.7%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 329.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central High better than Spence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spence Elementary ranks higher (49.5 vs 38.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central High and Spence Elementary?
About 656 m in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. Spence Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Spence Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and Spence Elementary is 655th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).