SUMMIT ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL

Summit Environmental School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Crosse School District school district, located in La Crosse, WI with about 340 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Summit Environmental School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Summit Environmental School, located on the shores of Lake Onalaska in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a unique public elementary school that integrates environmental education into every aspect of its curriculum. As part of the La Crosse School District, the school leverages its prime location near the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge to offer students hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. By using the natural environment as a "living laboratory," the school encourages students to explore, investigate, and solve real-world problems, fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of environmental stewardship.

Beyond its focus on ecology and sustainability, Summit Environmental School emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere and the development of the "whole child." The curriculum is designed to be highly engaging, frequently taking lessons outdoors to connect classroom concepts to the local ecosystem. By blending core academic standards with environmental literacy and outdoor exploration, the school prepares students to be curious, environmentally conscious citizens who are well-equipped to understand and respect the natural world around them.

For more information, contact Summit Environmental School at (608) 789-7980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.