La Farge Elementary

www.lafarge.k12.wi.us

97 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

La Farge Elementary is a small, public school located in the village of La Farge, Wisconsin, serving students in the Kickapoo Valley region. As part of the La Farge School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while leveraging its unique location in the driftless area to provide students with diverse learning experiences that connect them to their local community and environment.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere and its dedication to the success of every student. By maintaining small class sizes and a focus on individualized attention, La Farge Elementary aims to cultivate both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and community members, highlighting a curriculum that prepares students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the same district.

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Farge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
87 (89.7 %)
Two or More
6 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Farge School District
Phone:	(608)625-2400
Website:	http://www.lafarge.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 13

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 16