Emerson Elementary vs La Crosse Polytechnic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
La Crosse Polytechnic School
La Crosse · Charter high · Grades 6–12
86 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin | La Crosse Polytechnic School La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 1,069 | #18 of 446 |
| National rank | #17497 of 50,301 | #3252 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 317 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 61.0).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 31.4%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.2).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 86.
- •Emerson Elementary is a public school while La Crosse Polytechnic School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Emerson Elementary better than La Crosse Polytechnic School?
On the Success Index (US), La Crosse Polytechnic School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.0 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 Emerson Elementary and La Crosse Polytechnic School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 317. La Crosse Polytechnic School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and La Crosse Polytechnic School rank in Wisconsin?
Emerson Elementary is 420th of 1,069 and La Crosse Polytechnic School is 18th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).