D−
Bowler School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Bartelme, Almon, Seneca, Hutchins, Morris and Bowler.
Students
294
Schools
2
Spent per student
$23,794
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Debt
$2.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Bowler School District
- School Grade D−: better than 3% of Wisconsin districts
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Spends 45% more per student than the WI average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.1% since 2020
- Debt of $2.4M, about $8,248 per student
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$23,794 per student · 45% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 41%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 22%State 54%Federal 24%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
320’20
320’21
297’22
303’23
294’24
Down 8.1% since 2020.
Students
White 39%American Indian/Alaska Native 35%Two or more races 15%Hispanic 11%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 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.