Spence Elementary vs Yahara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 162 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
Yahara Elementary
DeForest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
329 students
| Measure | Spence Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin | Yahara Elementary DeForest, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,069 | #269 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #25525 of 50,301 | #12547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 329 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | La Crosse | DeForest |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yahara Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 49.5).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Yahara Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 54.7%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
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 Yahara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yahara Elementary ranks higher (68.3 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 Yahara Elementary?
About 162 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and DeForest in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spence Elementary: 329. Yahara Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spence Elementary and Yahara Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Spence Elementary is 655th of 1,069 and Yahara Elementary is 269th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).