A−
Poynette School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Poynette, Dekorra, Lowville, Arlington, Leeds and Arlington.
Students
983
Schools
3
Spent per student
$14,618
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
21%
Debt
$20.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Poynette School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Wisconsin districts
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- Spends 11% less per student than the WI average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 5.8% since 2020
- Debt of $20.2M, about $20,554 per student
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 90.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,618 per student · 11% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 49%State 47%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,043’20
1,015’21
995’22
989’23
983’24
Down 5.8% since 2020.
Students
White 92%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.