Spence Elementary vs State Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spence Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
State Road Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Spence Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin | State Road Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,069 | #591 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #25525 of 50,301 | #22936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 329 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •State Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 49.5).
- •State Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •State Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 54.7%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Spence Elementary is the larger school with 329 students compared with 284.
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 Spence Elementary better than State Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), State Road Elementary ranks higher (53.2 vs 49.5 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 Spence Elementary and State Road Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spence Elementary: 329. State Road Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spence Elementary and State Road Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Spence Elementary is 655th of 1,069 and State Road Elementary is 591st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).