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Prairie View Elementary School vs. Southern Bluffs Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Prairie View Elementary School
1201 Newport La
Holmen, WI 54636
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
4010 Sunnyside Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
464 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Bluffs Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Bluffs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holmen School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Bluffs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Crosse School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#313 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
#595 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Bluffs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in WI)
50-54%
(Top 30% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Bluffs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southern Bluffs Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
70
40
Grade 1 Students
72
53
Grade 2 Students
81
50
Grade 3 Students
78
54
Grade 4 Students
90
38
Grade 5 Students
73
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holmen School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Crosse School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Bluffs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holmen School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Crosse School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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