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Ladysmith Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

791^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Ladysmith Elementary in Ladysmith, WI, serves PK–5 and enrolls 328 students, making it the largest elementary in this four-school comparison. It is part of the Ladysmith School District, which ranks 364th of 432 Wisconsin districts—16th percentile, 1 star. The school’s 2025–2026 rank is 791st of 1,039—24th percentile, 1 star. That is a long fall from 2015–2016, when it was 309th of 1,075, or 71st percentile with 4 stars. Attendance is a clear strength: chronic absenteeism was 8.9% in 2024–2025, below the district’s 12.2%, the state’s 17.3%, and nearby Flambeau Elementary (11.2%), Bruce Elementary (11.7%), and Holcombe Elementary (14.9%). About 66.46% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and per-student spending is $15,121—lower than all three nearby schools. The student-teacher ratio is 11.2.

Test scores are mixed. In 2025–2026, Ladysmith Elementary’s grade-level proficiency rates were below state averages in most subjects: ELA was 36.96% in 3rd, 41.67% in 4th, and 30.61% in 5th, versus state rates of 52.08%, 53.87%, and 53.63%. Math was 47.83% in 3rd, 22.22% in 4th, and 46.94% in 5th, versus state rates of 54.75%, 52.87%, and 51.81%. Social studies was 54.05% in 4th versus 65.51% statewide, and science was 48.65% in 4th versus 53.46% statewide. Compared with nearby schools, however, Ladysmith had the highest 4th-grade ELA (41.67% vs Flambeau Elementary 38.1%, Bruce Elementary 18.75%, and Holcombe Elementary 12.5%), the highest 4th-grade social studies and science, and competitive 3rd- and 5th-grade math. The biggest weakness was 4th-grade math at 22.22%, far below the state and below Flambeau Elementary. In 2024–2025, scores were generally weaker against nearby schools.

A key paradox is strong attendance but weak achievement. Ladysmith Elementary has a decade-long decline in statewide rank, from 4 stars and the 71st percentile to 1 star and the 24th percentile. Subgroup effectiveness rankings are low for female, male, special education, and low-income students. Nearby schools and districts are also mostly low-ranked, including Flambeau School District, Bruce School District, and Lake Holcombe School District. Overall, it is a larger, high-poverty, lower-spending school with excellent attendance relative to peers, but achievement remains below state norms; 4th-grade math and subgroup effectiveness are areas to watch.

328

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,121

Per pupil spending ?

66.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848

(715) 532-5464

District: Ladysmith School District

Students who attend Ladysmith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ladysmith Middle
High:	Ladysmith High

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 24th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (41% vs 55% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 47 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Wisconsin avg55%

791^st of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 47 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

364^th of 432Ladysmith School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	791 of 1039	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.8	871 of 1044	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.8	838 of 1061	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.9	826 of 1067	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.9	647 of 1067	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.9	470 of 1050	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.5	620 of 1037	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.2	388 of 1025	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.2	376 of 1071	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.9	309 of 1075	71.3%	★★★★☆
2015	78.4	144 of 1076	86.6%	★★★★☆
2014	44.3	705 of 1061	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.1	207 of 1053	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	59.5	507 of 1045	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.7	290 of 1046	72.3%	★★★★☆
2010	67.3	332 of 1045	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.8	166 of 1030	83.9%	★★★★☆
2008	73.9	205 of 1021	79.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.6	120 of 689	82.6%	★★★★☆
2005	49.9	399 of 632	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	70.9	183 of 633	71.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	781 of 986	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.9	809 of 1001	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.6	792 of 1011	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.2	800 of 1010	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.6	735 of 1017	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.4	569 of 1004	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.1	686 of 1002	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.1	418 of 997	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	32.1	634 of 848	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.0	774 of 870	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.3	724 of 866	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.4	668 of 871	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.1	461 of 859	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.1	300 of 847	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	304 of 874	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.9	150 of 854	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	718 of 989	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.4	833 of 1000	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.4	801 of 1012	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.5	724 of 1011	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	56.8	458 of 1017	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	333 of 1003	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	411 of 1002	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	335 of 997	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	26.3	621 of 791	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.0	533 of 802	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	482 of 790	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.8	549 of 770	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.1	270 of 748	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.3	423 of 746	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.8	459 of 742	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.6	363 of 721	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	6.6	696 of 718	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	24.1	587 of 704	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.8	389 of 686	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)27th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)25th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)21st percentile~ school

Female (2026)21st percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)3rd percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies54%-11 vs state

Science49%-5 vs state

Mathematics40%-13 vs state

English Language Arts36%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Forward Exam Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ladysmith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	115 E 6th St S	Ladysmith	54848	Rusk County	Ladysmith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5464	328	29	11.2	66.5%	289 (88.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	31.1	791^st of 1039 public elementary schools	23.9%		20.8	871^st of 1044 public elementary schools	16.6%	80	37.0	41.7	30.6	47.8	22.2	46.9	54.1	48.7	$15,121	$764	$14,357
Flambeau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	N4540 County Road I	Tony	54563	Rusk County	Flambeau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 532-5559	188	17	11.1	71.3%	177 (94.1%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.6	787^th of 1039 public elementary schools	24.3%		39.9	731^st of 1044 public elementary schools	30.0%	56	36.7	38.1	35.5	40.0	47.6	46.7	52.4	42.9	$19,600	$1,537	$18,063
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	104 W Washington Ave	Bruce	54819	Rusk County	Bruce School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 868-2585	199	19	10.3	98.0%	182 (91.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	16.1	897^th of 1039 public elementary schools	13.7%		25.3	836^th of 1044 public elementary schools	19.9%	61	33.3	18.8	35.3	42.9	21.9	29.4	37.5	28.1	$18,736	$1,057	$17,680
Holcombe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27331 262nd Ave	Holcombe	54745	Chippewa County	Lake Holcombe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 595-4241	106	10	10.3	56.6%	104 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.7	818^th of 1039 public elementary schools	21.3%		25.1	838^th of 1044 public elementary schools	19.7%	20	40.0	12.5	33.3	70.0	12.5	50.0	37.5	12.5	$22,695	$3,052	$19,643

Frequently Asked Questions about Ladysmith Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ladysmith Elementary?

Students at Ladysmith Elementary are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Ladysmith Elementary in?

Ladysmith School District

How many students attend Ladysmith Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended Ladysmith Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Ladysmith Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ladysmith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ladysmith Middle
High : Ladysmith High

Is Ladysmith Elementary a good school?

Ladysmith Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

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