School of Technology and Arts I

www.lacrosseschools.org

Charter School 116 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The School of Technology and Arts I (SOTA I) is a specialized choice school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, operating under the umbrella of the School District of La Crosse. The school is defined by its integrated curriculum, which emphasizes a blend of core academic subjects with a heavy focus on the arts and hands-on technological literacy. By fostering a project-based learning environment, SOTA I aims to cultivate critical thinking and creativity, allowing students to explore their interests through diverse, multi-disciplinary units of study.

The school is well-regarded for its small-community feel and its commitment to developing "whole-child" success, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared but also socially and emotionally engaged. Because it is a choice school, it attracts families looking for an alternative to traditional instructional models, prioritizing collaboration between students, teachers, and parents. Through its partnership with the broader district, SOTA I provides a unique educational pathway that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application.

116

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Technology and Arts I
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
95 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (7.8 %)
Two or More
9 (7.8 %)
Black
2 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Crosse School District
Phone:	(608)789-7695
Website:	http://www.lacrosseschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 19