Ladysmith Elementary

www.ladysmith.k12.wi.us

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ladysmith Elementary, located at 624 E 6th St S in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational component of the School District of Ladysmith. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the establishment of strong educational habits. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of classroom resources, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school while encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, Ladysmith Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and promotes a love for learning. Through its official website, the district maintains transparent communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community involvement opportunities, ensuring that families remain well-connected to the educational experience of their children.

329

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ladysmith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	15
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
290 (88.1 %)
Two or More
16 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Ladysmith School District
Phone:	(715)532-5464
Website:	http://www.ladysmith.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
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 38

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48