C
Washburn School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Washburn, Barksdale, Bayview and Washburn.
Students
547
Schools
3
Spent per student
$16,770
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Debt
$0.6M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Washburn School District
- School Grade C: better than 28% of Wisconsin districts
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6% since 2020
- Debt of $0.6M, about $1,095 per student
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency31%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,770 per student · 2% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 50%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
582’20
619’21
599’22
575’23
547’24
Down 6% since 2020.
Students
White 78%American Indian/Alaska Native 13%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.