Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Southside Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Early Learning Center's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Fostering a love for learning through play, exploration, and discovery.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southside Early Learning Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sparta Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Southside Early Learning Center?
298 students attend Southside Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southside Early Learning Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Early Learning Center?
Southside Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Early Learning Center offer ?
Southside Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Early Learning Center part of?
Southside Early Learning Center is part of Sparta Area School District.
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