At a glance
Reported students
295
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Summit Environmental School: 295 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Summit Environmental School
Summit Environmental School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in La Crosse. It is one of 19 current school records connected to La Crosse School District. NCES reports 295 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.6%) and multiracial (12.2%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Summit Environmental School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.6%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2.4%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in La Crosse School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
State Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Emerson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Spence Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Southern Bluffs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
333 reported students
North Woods International School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Public schools near Summit Environmental School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary Elementary · La Crosse School District | PK–05 | 237 | 1.3 mi |
| Coulee Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · La Crosse School District | PK–06 | 118 | 1.3 mi |
| La Crescent-Hokah Elementary Elementary · La Crescent-Hokah School District | PK–04 | 359 | 2.8 mi |
| Pertzsch Elementary Elementary · Onalaska School District | PK–05 | 373 | 2.8 mi |
| La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad Elementary · Charter · La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo | KG–06 | 55 | 3.1 mi |
| Emerson Elementary Elementary · La Crosse School District | PK–05 | 317 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summit Environmental School
What grades does Summit Environmental School serve?
Summit Environmental School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in La Crosse School District.
How many students attend Summit Environmental School?
Summit Environmental School reported 295 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summit Environmental School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 295 students and 26.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Summit Environmental School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summit Environmental School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on La Crosse School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Summit Environmental School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Summit Environmental School in?
Summit Environmental School is part of La Crosse School District, based in La Crosse, WI, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summit Environmental School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northside Elementary (1.3 mi), Coulee Montessori Charter School (1.3 mi), La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.