Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPARTA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551416001841
Southside Early Learning Center
1023 Walrath St, Sparta, WI 54656 · (608) 366-3450 · Monroe County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
142 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 126 | 47% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 53% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Sparta Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Early Learning Center this school | 268 | 53.0% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary New London | 283 | 56.9% | 56.4% |
| Washington Elementary Beaver Dam | 260 | 52.7% | 74.3% |
| Parkside Elementary Monroe | 342 | 50.0% | 57.4% |
| Sawyer Elementary Sturgeon Bay | 223 | 52.9% | N/A |
| Dodgeland Elementary Juneau | 315 | 56.5% | 55.0% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Southside Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Monroe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 268 | #716 of 1,157 | #5 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #386 of 901 | #6 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.6% | #370 of 901 | #1 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.0% | #363 of 1,064 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.2% | #125 of 240 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
268
-31 (-10%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 309
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 268 | 21 | 12.8:1 | 53% (142) |
| 2023-24 | 298 | 22.1 | 13.5:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 292 | 25.6 | 11.4:1 | 58% (169) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 20 | 14.9:1 | 56% (167) |
| 2017-18 | 250 | 22.5 | 11.1:1 | 50% (125) |
| 2015-16 | 257 | 21 | 12.2:1 | 53% (136) |
| 2010-11 | 201 | 16 | 12.6:1 | 51% (103) |
| 2000-01 | 371 | 24 | 15.5:1 | 32% (118) |
| 1990-91 | 309 | 18 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southside Early Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (250 to 268); teachers down 7% (22.5 to 21).
About Southside Early Learning Center
Southside Early Learning Center is a public elementary school run by Sparta Area School District in Sparta, Wisconsin. It offers pre-K through kindergarten and has 268 students enrolled.
Sparta Area School District has 7 schools; together they serve 2,749 students.
The student body at Southside Early Learning Center is 70% White. Other reported shares: 24% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Monroe County's residents are about 90% White, 20 points above the school's share. A diversity index of 46% means there is a 46% chance two randomly chosen students at Southside Early Learning Center are from different groups.
There are about 12.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Southside Early Learning Center, which has 21. Elementary schools in Wisconsin have an average ratio of 14.7:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 53%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Monroe County show that median household income comes to about $69,467, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county's public schools total 23, with about 6,845 students.
About 0.9 miles separate Southside Early Learning Center from the closest public school, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 6 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's student count decreased 10% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 14.9 to 12.8 over 4 years.
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Monroe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,208
Census ACS
Median income
$69,467
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
6,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sparta Area School District
- Sparta HighHigh · 871 students
- Sparta Meadowview MiddleMiddle · 687 students
- Herrman ElementaryElementary · 616 students
- Sparta Montessori SchoolElementary · 161 students
- Innovations STEM AcademyMiddle · 90 students
- Sparta Alternative Independent Learning SchoolHigh · 56 students
Other schools in Sparta
- Sparta HighHigh · 871 students
- Sparta Meadowview MiddleMiddle · 687 students
- Herrman ElementaryElementary · 616 students
- Sparta Montessori SchoolElementary · 161 students
- Innovations STEM AcademyMiddle · 90 students
- Sparta Alternative Independent Learning SchoolHigh · 56 students
Nearby schools
- Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School0.9 mi · 56
- Sparta Montessori School1.5 mi · 161
- Sparta High1.6 mi · 871
- Sparta Meadowview Middle1.6 mi · 687
- Innovations STEM Academy1.6 mi · 90
- Herrman Elementary1.8 mi · 616
Frequently asked questions
About Southside Early Learning CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Southside Early Learning Center?
Southside Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 268 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Southside Early Learning Center serve?
Southside Early Learning Center serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Early Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southside Early Learning Center is approximately 12.8:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Southside Early Learning Center?
At Southside Early Learning Center, the student body is approximately 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Southside Early Learning Center in?
Southside Early Learning Center is part of Sparta Area School District.
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