C−
Almond-Bancroft School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Buena Vista, Pine Grove, Belmont, Almond and Almond, and parts of Lanark and Rose.
Students
351
Schools
3
Spent per student
$18,360
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
What stands out about Almond-Bancroft School District
- School Grade C−: better than 21% of Wisconsin districts
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Spends 12% more per student than the WI average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 6.4% since 2020
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency27%
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$18,360 per student · 12% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 33%Other 16%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 65%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
375’20
383’21
376’22
353’23
351’24
Down 6.4% since 2020.
Students
White 75%Hispanic 21%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%
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.