School of Technology and Arts I vs Spence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School of Technology and Arts I
La Crosse · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
104 students
Spence Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | School of Technology and Arts I La Crosse, Wisconsin | Spence Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,069 | #655 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #26057 of 50,301 | #25525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 104 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.7 vs 49.5).
- •Spence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •School of Technology and Arts I does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 54.7%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.3).
- •Spence Elementary is the larger school with 329 students compared with 104.
- •School of Technology and Arts I is a charter school while Spence Elementary is a public 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 School of Technology and Arts I better than Spence Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are School of Technology and Arts I and Spence Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School of Technology and Arts I: 104. Spence Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School of Technology and Arts I and Spence Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
School of Technology and Arts I is 672nd of 1,069 and Spence Elementary is 655th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).